Job Information
Center Street Community Clinic Inc Dental Assistant in Marion, Ohio
Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment, reassuring and comforting patient, delivering postoperative instructions, and counseling patients and/or parents on proper oral hygiene and plaque control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answering patient questions before, during and after an appointment.
- Preparing patients for dental procedures by making them comfortable and providing any instructions.
- Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and placing for easy access.
- Preparing the dental exam room for use by the dentist by making sure it is stocked and organized.
- Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments (using the concepts of four-handed dentistry), getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient's mouth dry.
- Take digital dental x-rays.
- Instructing patients and/or parents on dental hygiene and proper care.
- Keeping patient records and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies and place orders for supplies.
- Ensure proper operation of dental equipment and completing preventative maintenance according to manufacturer's instructions.