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Summary: The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patient of Hunter Health Clinic (HHC). The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental supplies and instruments. The Dental Assistant supports the Dental Director, Dental Hygienists and other members of the department and provides quality dental care to all Hunter Health Clinic patients while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, Dental Board, and Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist the Dentists and Dental Hygienists in patient care.

Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.

Prepares operatories for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentists or dental hygienist directions.

Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.

Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturers directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.

Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as HHC policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.

Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.

Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.

eCW (electronic clinical works) knowledge for documentation of patient charts.

Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.

Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of HHC as appropriate and time permits.

Insure the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.

Insure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, HHC policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).

Performs all functions in full compliance with HHCs and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.

Participates in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities both on-site and off-site as required.

Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.

As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Responsible for personal compliance in full of all applicable federal, state, local and HHC rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.

Responsible for distributing clinic literature and providing complete and thorough explanation of all HHC policies pertaining to patient rights, Indian verification, income verification, minimal fees, sliding scale fees, prescription fees, fees for services, and other information to the patient.

Responsible for thorough registering of patients into clinic by completion of required patient registration forms and t e proper filling out of intake forms, medical history forms, income verification forms, and any other required forms for complete patient information.

Responsible for accurate, complete, and detailed income verifications on each patient and responsible for its minimal semi-annual update.

Instruct patients in dental procedures, dental hygiene, etc., as directed by the Dentist and Dental Hygienist.

Assist with dental billing and data compilation as it relates to the dental program.

Prepare dental rooms according to professional standards for daily patient use.

Maintain the acceptable standard of client confidentiality according to law and professional office standards.

Maintain courtesies and congeniality with all patients.

Maintain referral relationships with the HHC staff for follow-up on dental and medical assistance.

Assume custodial duties as assigned for proper health sanitation.

Participate in continuing education relative to the Dental Assistant\'s position (college hours, workshops, seminars, etc.).

Schedule dental appointments as appropriate.

Assist in maintaining recall system and mail out appropriate recall cards. Call patients that have a phone for confirmation.

Refer all 0 percent patients to the Eligibility Coordinator for screening of Medicaid eligibility.

Triage emergency and Walk In patients.

Other duties as assigned by the Dental Clinic Manager and/or Dental Director.

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