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Job Title: Dental Assistant -- OMJST

NO NIGHTS NO WEEKENDS NO HOLIDAYS

Worksite Location: Canton, OH 44707

Number of Openings: 1

APPLY DIRECT to Lifecare Family Health & Dental:

Email: hr@lifecarefhdc.org

Please mention OhioMeansJobs Stark or Tuscarawas when applying to this employer.

Attendance at HIPAA and compliance educational programs is a requirement of employment.

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In an outpatient clinical setting; assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized dental procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established dental protocol. Dental Assistant may also provide initial patient triage, registration, and administrative services as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares operatory for patient treatment with guidance from Dentist and Hygienist.
• Disinfects and sterilizes operatory after patient treatment is completed.
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes oral x-rays, prepares charts, administers fluoride treatments and assists with dental examinations.
• Assists the Hygienist in seating the patient, taking blood pressure periodontal charting and escorting the patient to the scheduling desk upon completion of appointment.
• Assists dentist with routine specialized procedures under established protocols.
• Maintains stocks of medicines and dental supplies as necessary.
• Interviews and reviews patients for financial status, as appropriate.
• Assists receptionist with front office duties as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified dental issues as directed by the Dentist.
• Sterilizes instruments according to procedure.
• Performs control procedures on all equipment to insure equipment is functioning properly.
• Assists in maintenance of dental operatories and equipment.
• Monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
• Actively participates in Dental Quality Improvement Program.
• Follows all protocols, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, infection control, and biohazard standards while performing all duties.
• Actively participates in patient surveys and statistical data collection.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting Program or a minimum of 3 years' experience in four handed dentistry.
• Dental Assistant must hold current State of Ohio Radiography Certification.
• Prior experience with OHSA, CLIA, safety programs and immunizations highly preferred.

• Dental Assistant Certificate with the State of Ohio Board or Dentistry preferred.

   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Interviewing skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Ability to maintain and coordinate calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of related accreditation, safety and certification requirements.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: