- Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
- Completes Time Out/Intake (blood pressure, pulse, pain scale, chief complaint) on all patients.
- Breaks down and sets up operations.
- Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment between patients.
- Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays.
- Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary.
- Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases.
- Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
- Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
- Tests the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
- Assists in laboratory duties.
- Makes sure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
- Wears proper protective equipment during procedures, to include gloves, gown and mask.
- Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor.
- Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office.
- Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport). Remove sutures and post-extraction dressings.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Dental Assistance Program.
- Must be certified to assist in dentistry in the State of Louisiana.
- Prefer one year's experience in practice of dental assistance.
- License and/or Certification Required
- Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
- Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.
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Dental Assistant - Bossier City, United States - David Raines Community Health Center
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDavid Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team
The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in all dental procedures. The Dental Assistant prepares and maintains operatories and equipment to include sterilization for all dental procedures. The Dental Assistant may process paperwork related to dental patient care. The Dental Assistant will follow their assigned Dentist and fill in if operation necessity may arise.
Essential Skills:
Education/Experience Qualifications:
WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and loan repayment eligibility options to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.
WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and nine school based facilities in nine cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.
All applications/resumes are accepted online via or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or Indeed.
Location preference is not a guarantee of placement.
