Certified Dental Assistant
Company: Rhode Island Hospital
Location: Cranston
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary:The Certified Dental Assistant reports to the Lead
Dental Assistant, Practice Manager of Samuels Sinclair Dental
Center and/or its Director. Under the clinical supervision of staff
dentists. Follows established policies and procedures to assist
dentists and dental hygienists. The dental center provides care to
adult, intellectually disabled, pediatric and medically compromised
patients.Responsibilities:Reviews scheduled procedures and prepares
dental unit by setting up instruments, materials and supplies to be
used.Updates and reviews signed and dated medical history of
patient. Takes and monitors vital signs when indicated prior to
treatment and during treatment. Prepares patient for treatment
including draping, positioning and placement in appropriate
protective device.Explains procedures to patients and answers
questions to alleviate fears. Provides instruction regarding proper
dental hygiene, post surgery care and denture care.Performs
sealants for prevention of decay.Fabricate custom trays and record
bases, pour and trim study models and fabricate night guards or
stints. Processes laboratory shipments and receipts.Assists
dentists and dental hygienists with a variety of dental and oral
surgical procedures performed at the dental center and operating
room including restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgery,
periodontic and endodontic. Passes instruments and materials,
suctions oral cavity and applies and holds retractors for proper
exposure of treatment site, according to established procedures for
fourhanded dentistry.Charts existing restorations and missing
teeth. Discharges patients and provides proper follow-up
instructions.Serves as liaison between group homes and/or parent
and clinic for patient scheduling.Cleans treatment area, laboratory
and equipment following procedures. Sterilizes instruments. Cleans
and maintains a variety of equipment such as suction hose,
autoclave and other dental and laboratory equipment.Maintains
inventory of dental supplies. Utilizes computer terminal to enter
charges for services and record Do Not Keep (DNK) appointments in
patients clinical chart.Performs routine clerical duties as
required such as record keeping, taking phone messages, scheduling
patient visits, and confirming patient visits for the following two
business day.Performs other related duties as required.Other
information:BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Completion of an approved Dental
Assistant program and certification by the Dental Assisting
National Board, Inc. Knowledge of dental assisting to include
familiarity with four-handed dentistry procedures, instruments and
equipment used in operative dentistry, periodontics, pedodontics,
endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics as well as knowledge
of dental radiographic and laboratory procedures. Demonstrated
clerical skills to perform office duties, including assisting the
dentist and hygienist in record keeping on dental software.
Demonstrated ability to operate office equipment such as computer
system, fax machine, and copy machine. Interpersonal skills to deal
effectively with dentists, families, guardians, group home staff
and specialized population of patients to explain procedures,
provide instruction regarding proper dental hygiene and alleviate
fears. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
to patients throughout the lifespan with consideration of aging
processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each
step of the care process. Certified in Basic Life Support
(BLS).EXPERIENCE: General dental assisting experience, plus three
to six months experience on the job to become familiar with
department procedures.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in both clinical and operating room setting where direct
contact with elevated risk patients requires utilization of
universal infection control procedures. Minimal exposure to
radiation and materials routinely used in the practice of
dentistry, Prolonged periods of sitting or standing when assisting
with dental procedures. Participation in the behavior management
and physical management of uncooperative patients in the context of
providing dental care to maintain safety of the patient and
staff.INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within the
departments policies and procedures. Refers complex problems to
supervision when clarification or guidance is needed.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY: NoneLifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability,
protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal
Contractor.Location: Rhode Island Hospital, USA:RI:ProvidenceWork
Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1Union: IBT
Keywords: Rhode Island Hospital, Cranston , Certified Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Cranston, Rhode Island
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