Dental Assistant

• Prepares patients for the dental care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the dental chair; helps patients to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranges instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviews and/or records medical history; takes vital signs; and confirms purpose of the visit or treatment.
• Provides patient education on proper oral hygiene, post-operative instruction, or other information regarding care to patients or callers as directed by Dentist or Hygienist.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and results.
• Maintains clinic flow via room turn-around which includes sterilization, stocking, and cleaning.
• Provides assistance, support, and relief to other dental team members with clinical, administrative, clerical, or business duties.
• Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, ordering, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
• Can perform all duties listed above.
• Performs dental services including:
• Taking and processing alginate impressions
• Assisting with the delivery of bleach trays and can review the proper use and care of the trays with the patient
• Making custom denture trays
• At the denture delivery appointment, placing the upper and lower dentures in the patient’s mouth, and reviewing home care

• Has obtained the appropriate certification to take radiographs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Has obtained the appropriate certification for coronal polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health’s Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic’s needs.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired.
• Knowledge of current standard dental concepts, practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Must have knowledge and ability to practice in accordance with the Nebraska Dentistry Practice Act.
• Ability to organize files.

• Completion of a CODA approved dental assisting course which provides training in dental radiography required for Dental Assistant with Radiograph Certification.
• Graduate of a Commission of Dental Accreditation CODA approved dental assistant program which included a coronal polishing course or completion of 1500 hours of work experience AND completion of a board approved course in coronal polishing procedures required for Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Experience with digital x-rays and electronic dental records preferred.
• Certification in X-ray and coronal polishing preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Vision and hearing within normal parameters to perform job requirements.

• Ability to work varied and extended hour scheduling as requested including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
• Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a dental clinic.

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