Dental Assistant Warsaw, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=81+South+Main+Street+Warsaw+NY+USA+14569) Description Position Summary: Assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing oral care to patients. Assists in general operation, maintenance of inventory, and housekeeping as it pertains to infection and exposure control. Job Responsibilities: Customer Service: + Greets, seats and inquiries about patient needs + Informs provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns. + Dismisses patient when provider has completed treatment Assisting Techniques: + Under the direction of the Dentist, pours models, trims study models and box impressions with wax. + Assists in oral surgery, preventative, and restorative dentistry. + Assists Dentist and Dental Hygienists at chair side by: + Setting up appropriate trays and materials + Preparing operatory + Informing provider of patient status including medical history, presenting complaints and concerns + Utilizing four-handed assisting technique + Preparing and processes dental materials + Completing simple dental repairs Radiographs: + Takes radiographs per order/protocol + Mounts in computer prints using digital technology + Maintains adequate radiograph supplies + Takes accurate radiography including contrast, no cone cutting, etc. + Records radiographs appropriately in patients electronic record. Dental Record: + Maintains and respects confidentiality + Determines appropriateness of releasing professional information using established guidelines + Utilizes appropriate dental terms and abbreviations + Reviews health history + Takes appropriate vital signs at every visit + Takes dental/periodontal dictation as needed from the dentist or hygienist + Documents patient complaints + Documents radiographs taken + Enters information into EHR + Fills out appropriate consent forms and has ready for dentist to sign NYSDOH and OSHA guidelines: + Attends annual in-service program on hazardous substance and infection control. + Proper handling of hazardous substances + Proper handling of infectious waste + Utilizes universal precautions/adhere to all exposure control protocols + Wears appropriate personal protective equipment + Proper handling of sharps and sharps containers + Cleans and sterilizes equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies and procedures, and manufacturer’s instructions for use + Maintains current Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR Certification Maintenance: + Changes alginate tray solutions and ultrasonic solutions as needed. + Cleans and disinfects operatories between patients + Maintains a supply of tray set ups + Keeps all logs: ie: autoclave, refrigerator, etc. up to date + Cleans and lubricates high and slow speed hand pieces + Cleans and disposes of burs according to procedure. + Assists with the inventory control system and restocking the laboratory. + Runs appropriate solution through HVE system at end of day + Checks expiration dates on sterilized instruments + Supply ordering and maintaining inventory + Turns equipment on and off at the beginning and end of day + Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area Communication/Participation: + Communicates effectively with patients, members of the dental team, administrative team and co-workers in other departments + Actively participates in group problem solving + Attends departmental and organizational meetings + Participates in quality assurances and continuous improvement activities + Any other reasonable requests from management Requirements Skills/Qualifications: + Willingness to provide exceptional care + Basic computer literacy Education/Experience: + High School diploma or equivalent. + Prior dental experience preferred + Completion of a recognized dental assisting program preferred Salary Description $19/hr + $1,000 Sign On Bonus