Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing direct assistance for all clinical services, including evening hours as needed (Tuesdays or Thursdays once a month).   Performing daily clinical tasks as directed to support the overall function of Bradley Free Clinic’s dental services.  Work together as a team within the department to ensure high-quality dental services. This position is Part-Time 24 hours weekly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care/Dental Clinic Daily Operation                                                                         

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  Complete intake (update dental history and have the patient sign the consent form) and vitals for the patient before the appointment.
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  Serve as chairside assistant and train volunteers who are serving as assistants.
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  Conduct x-rays and follow all OSHA regulations;
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  Sterilize instruments and train volunteers on sterilization processes;
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  Complete daily, weekly, and monthly autoclave maintenance;
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  Write clinical encounter notes for staff and volunteer dentists as needed (follow text macros when completing Dental notes)
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  Maintain, clean, stock and organize all equipment and supplies;
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  Identify supplies needed and add to ordering list (List is verified with Lead Dentist)
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  Stock and set up all four operatories prior to clinic days of operation;
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  Break down and clean all operatories after every clinic; re-stock supplies, maintain clean and orderly working space, and make sure all trash is emptied;
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  Ensure autoclave, processor, x-ray machines in all the operatories and Panorex are turned off at the end of each clinic;
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  Ensure patient records, treatment plans, services, and follow ups are properly charted and tracked in Eaglesoft and Athena;
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  Always know where the exposure control book is located and the proper steps to take if there is an incident/exposure; Notify a direct supervisor immediately;
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  Make patient reminder call for following day;
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  Attend regular meetings of Dental Team.
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  Help ensure volunteers (students, providers and others) sign in each time they volunteer;
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  Support management in ensuring all volunteers and students are aware of and abide by Bradley Free Clinic’s mission, vision and values; follow BFC policies and procedures; and are aware of and follow the personnel manual.
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  Other duties as assigned.

Uphold Standards of Care                                                                                                      

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  Be aware of and abide by Bradley Free Clinic’s mission, vision, and values; follow BFC Policies and Procedures;
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  Maintain compliance with all OSHA standards;
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  Maintain adherence to Exposure Control Plan;
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  Support clinic leadership in developing new processes and procedures as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

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  Knowledge of general principles and practices of general dentistry;
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  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask;
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  High school diploma or equivalent;
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  At least 2 years of experience working as a dental assistant in a dental office; current x-ray certification;
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  Must have the ability to work independently and as a team player;

• Excellent communications skills;
• Patience, understanding, and compassion in direct interactions with clients;
• Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented;

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  Must have to ability to maintain confidentiality at all times;
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  Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and should be able to adapt to changing situations;
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  Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds;
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  Must have working knowledge of office equipment including, but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephone system, electronic medical record programs etc.; and
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  Must have the ability to use Windows, (Microsoft Word and Excel).