Dental Assistant at Positive Impact Health Centers INC

Description

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services. The PIHC model of care assures that persons with HIV have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant is a professional with a friendly attitude and the ability to multitasking while assisting with Client oral care. This individual performs basic supportive dental procedures specified by the state dental practice act and by rule of the Georgia Board of Dentistry under the direct supervision of a licensed Dentist.

General Duties

• Helps with administrative tasks in the office such as scheduling and record-keeping. Prepares and takes X-rays of clients. Greets clients upon arrival. Teaches and advises clients on proper oral hygiene. Assists with dental procedures
• Sterilizes equipment and instruments and follows proper hygienic protocol. Assists the Dentist with emergency dental work
• Manages the inventory of dental equipment and supplies. Assists the Dentist with procedures and charting as necessary.
• Reviews the Dentist schedule and helps to maintain patient flow throughout the day. Reviews the client’s chart prior to Dentist’s arrival and anticipates the Dentist’s needs for each client. Sets-up and prepares dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Monitors the schedules and help to fill cancellations internally and through re-call.
• Performs efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain Dentist's schedule and client flow.
• Provides excellent customer service to help ensure a smooth and comfortable visit for the client.
• Cleans the client’s room after treatment.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regards to client’s records.
• Follows OSHA and company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure treatment areas are fully stock

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experienced in working with culturally diverse populations
• Must have great communication skills, (writing, spelling, listening and speaking) and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of good oral hygiene
• Knowledge of various dental procedures and instruments
• Ability to perform basic dental procedures such as cleaning, X-rays and dental impressions
• Ability to perform office management tasks such as scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies
• Knowledge of dental technology
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience with HIV and/or Infectious Disease is preferred. Dentrix experience is required.
• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of Hygiene Assisting experience is required.
• Valid Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certification and a current CPR Card.
• Must be a graduate from a Dental Assisting Program approved by the State Board.