Dental Assistant - Pediatrics Mobile Dental Program, (Registry/Per Diem)

The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during dental procedures and performs various general office duties.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and places patients into treatment area; ask about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse; helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provides patients with instructions for all procedures including but not limited to oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling). Instructs patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols; provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments; maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, including adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures including but not limited to taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays); and impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.       Helps provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
• Assists in preparing and taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Protects patients and employees implementing protocols for infection control, sterilizing instruments and cleaning equipment and other areas as seen fit.
• Communicates with suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential according to HIPAA requirements and regulations.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Communicates and collaborates visits at schools, head starts, daycares and other community organizations. Participates in community events such as health fairs, etc.
• Completes all SEALS reporting data as directed and fulfills all requirements dictated by Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Department of Public Health and any other entities that have such demands for collaborations and partnerships.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant Certificate
• Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants Certificate
• CPR Certification