Role Overview
Job Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the dental team by providing quality patient care. This position requires an individual with strong skills and dedication to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support providers in the examination and treatment of patients, including preparing exam rooms and instrumentation, operating dental equipment, and administering topical anesthetics.
* Perform duties delegated by the State Board of Dental Examiners under the direct supervision of the dentist.
* Establish reason for visit and document patient description of chief complaint, as well as document all visit encounter fields in EMR.
* Participate in quality improvement and workflow enhancements that support patient care.
* Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
* Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
* Record treatment information in patient records.
* Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
* Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
* Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
* Maintain patient flow for providers, filling rooms per designated quota.
* Clean and stock rooms per established requirements.
* Maintain quality controls daily.
* Maintains adequate operatory supplies, stocks operatories, orders medications and provides assistance as directed or needed.
* Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with NFP policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
Requirements:
* Demonstrated completion of dental assistant training program.
* Certified CDA.
* Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit.
* Current BLS certification required.
* Knowledge of universal precautions and blood borne pathogens and OSHA guidelines.
* Demonstrated computer proficiency utilizing electronic medical records.
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills: empathy, trust, respect and ability to establish effective relationships with people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
* Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
* Demonstrated team membership skills.
* Demonstrated attention to detail.