- Seating patients for care;
- Identifying patients according to hospital protocol;
- Assisting in routine dental procedures using concepts of four-handed dentistry;
- Passing instruments safely, accurately and efficiently;
- Keeping operative field clear of debris and retracting oral tissues effectively and comfortably;
- Preparing dental medicaments and impression materials;
- Assisting in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, implant placement and restoration;
- Maintaining dental operatory in a clean and orderly fashion; exposing both standard and specialty dental imaging in traditional and/or digital formats;
- Demonstrating proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning operatories; disinfecting oral appliances to prevent cross contamination;
- Properly preparing instrument for transfer to SPD for sterilization; following SOP for Reusable Medical Equipment;
- Utilizing computerized scheduling package; electronic records, Share Point, Outlook; initiating computerized progress notes;
- Assisting the dentist in charting findings and treatment plan in patient's record; modifying care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities;
- Monitoring patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress;
- Pouring impressions and preparing impression trays and preparing bit rims; fabricating athletic mouth guards and bleaching trays;
- Monitoring patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery following the procedure;
- Applying topical anesthetic and fluoride;
- Providing post-operative and other appropriate patient education.
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Dental Assistant - Aspinwall, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
This position serves as staff dental assistant at the full performance level for routine patient care and performs a full range of duties with indirect supervision from the lead or supervisory dental assistant or the treating dentist. Performs assigned selected procedures with some independence. Some complex patient procedures are performed under indirect supervision of more experienced dental assistants or dental supervisor.
Duties
Duties of the Dental Assistant include but are not limited to the following:
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS#000000 Dental Assistant
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
