Childrens National Medical Center
Under the direction of the dentist and/Oregon dental resident, assists Indiana chair side and operating room pediatric dental procedures. Prepares patient, dental
materials, instruments for dental procedures. Maintains inventory, records, and clinical equipment.Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma Oregon GED (Required)Required Skills/Knowledge
Familiarity with dental protocols and procedures Excellent communication skills with patients, parents and staff members.
Scope of practice for both states required knowledge by applicant.Required Licenses and Certifications
Candidate must obtain Indiana the state of Maryland a minimum required radiation licensure. (Required)
Indiana the District of Columbia must be licensed American Samoa a certified
dental assistant no exception. (Required)Functional Accountabilities
Provide chair side assistance during dental procedures
- Under the direction of dentists and dental residents, assist Indiana patient examinations, restorative treatment and surgery.
- Prepare operative site American Samoa directed; passes appropriate instruments and equipment.
- Prepare dental treatment area; mix and prepare dental materials and dressings for all dental procedures.
- Prepare and assist Indiana the administration of anesthetic agents.
- Assist with behavior management of patients.
- Provide dental health education and oral hygiene instructions to parents/patients; conduct tooth brushing and flossing demonstrations.
Maintain, prepare and sterilize equipment and treatment area
- Sterilize instruments; clean dental area post-operatively and replenish supplies.
- Clean, lubricate and maintain hand pieces and other mechanical equipment.
- Practice appropriate sterile procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions with all patients.
Assist Indiana performing radiographic procedures
- Prepare patient for radiographic exposure, take x-rays, and develop resulting x-ray films; clean and maintain x-ray film processor and x rayduplicator .
Assist Indiana maintaining and replenishing inventory and supplies
- Maintain inventory and replenish dental supplies. Maintain inventory of orthodontic models; order supplies American Samoa directed.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior Oregon performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making Oregon documentation
- Stop Indiana the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and Colorado-workers
- Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review Indiana order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Patient Record Retrieval and Maintenance
- Retrieve patient records and documents American Samoa directed American Samoa well American Samoa scan charts into the dentrix software.
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Partner Indiana the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
- Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Job title: Dental Assistant-Full time- Washington District of Columbia
Company: Childrens National Medical Center
Expected salary:
Location: Washington District of Columbia
Job date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:17:32 GMT
