Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB : The dental assistant performs a variety of duties to support the dental practice, and specifically patient, duties while promoting a safe and cleanly environment with delivering quality dental hygiene care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as they do not impose an undue hardship upon the company.

TASKS

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
• Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
• Contributing to the team effort by attending to secondary and ancillary tasks as instructed or as otherwise necessary.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Getting Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Interacting With Computers
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position may be either a full-time or part-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on the schedules of the Dentist and needs of the practice.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Dental Assistant coursework or equivalent experience.
• Valid certification in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting.
• Valid Indiana Dental Radiography license. (Mandatory)
• CPR and First-Aid certification.
• Certificates, licenses, and registration as mandated by Indiana (e.g., Assisting Certification, CPR Certification, Radiology Certification, etc.).
• OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control compliance.
• Maintain continuing education to keep certification active.
• Strong verbal and written language skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time, and is frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position requires adequate vision to perform job abilities including close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 35 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Most of the work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, multi-line telephone system, printers, scanners, fax machines, and photocopiers. Clinical staff may also interact with clinical instruments, sterilization equipment, and radiography machines. Some of the work may be performed at any of the Signet offices.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employment is considered “at-will” by both the employer and the employee.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : Ladd Dental Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is subject to change without notice depending on the needs of the organization.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.