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    Dental Assistant - Pittsburgh, United States - Northside Christian Health Center

    Northside Christian Health Center
    Northside Christian Health Center Pittsburgh, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES-
    • Performs four-handed chair-side assistance to treating dentist under direct supervision
    • Under direct supervision of a dentist, performs the following:
      1. Coronal polishing
      2. Placing and carving/contouring amalgam or other restorative materials
      3. Applying fluoride treatments
      4. Placing/finishing composite resin restorations
      5. Placing sealant material
      6. Applying cavity liners and bases
      7. Placing and removing matrices
      8. Placing and removing wedges
      9. Fabricating and placing temporary crowns
      10. Removing temporary crowns and cement
      11. Removing excess cement after fixed prosthetic placement
      12. Placing and removing rubber dams
    • Performs dental radiography-intra-oral and panoramic images
    • Performs dental laboratory work-models, trays, temporaries for bridgework and crowns
    • Performs sterilization and disinfection of dental instruments and equipment
    • Prepares procedural trays/armamentaria set-ups
    • Reviews and records patient medical histories for dentist's reference
    • Takes and records patient's blood pressure
    • Makes patient feel comfortable before and during treatment
    • Completes thorough and timely clinical documentation in EMR
    • Completes laboratory authorization forms and maintains record of dental laboratory cases
    • Mixes dental materials
    • Places and removes retraction cord
    • Takes preliminary impressions
    • Applies topical anesthetic in area of injection site
    • Places post-extraction dressings
    • Provides pre- and post- operative instruction for patients
    • Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment
    • Consistently practices universal precautions
    • Orders dental supplies and materials
    • Manages the appropriate disposal and removal of waste in dental clinic
    • Recognizes and responds to basic medical emergencies
    • Participate in dental huddle meetings to communicate and coordinate patient needs with the entire care team
    • Communicates treatment recommendations with dental front desk
    • Provides back-up for dental co-workers when needed
    • Performs all other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer or Dentist(s)
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES -
    • Meets professional behavioral expectations
    • Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of patients
    • Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately
    • Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees
    • Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday
    • Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation
    • Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy
    • Assumes responsibility for work performance and is able to be self-directed
    • Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities
    • Must have ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff
    • Public health orientation through training, experience, or professional interest
    • Works evening and weekend hours as scheduled
    • Attends a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year
    • Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment
    QUALIFICATIONS -
    • Graduate of a state-approved EFDA program preferred
    • State certification in expanded functions by the PA Board of Dentistry
    • Must have current knowledge of and practice experience in dental assisting
    • Must be able to bend, stretch and lift items up to 20 lbs.
    • Current BCLS certification
    • Current Radiology certification
    • Current OSHA/HIPPA certification
    • Proficiency in EDR software (Dentrix, Open Dental, eClinical Works, Dexis)
    • Act 33 with renewal
    • Act 34 with renewal
    • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
    • Annual influenza vaccine
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