Dental assistant - dental
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Dental Assistant - Mercy Health Physicians The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist with various procedures performed at chairside in the Dental Clinic. He/she is also responsible for coordinating . He/she takes and develops oral x-rays, maintains various dental and other patient care supplies and equipment; instructs patients regarding proper oral health and other preventive measures; performs general receptionist/clerical/registration/billing duties. Performs other duties and assignments as requested. Essential Functions:- Prepares for procedures/exams: Greets and escorts patient to operatory area; Prepares patient, equipment and supplies for procedures and exams; Obtains chart.
- Uses suction devices, water spray cotton rolls, holders, cheek/tongue retractors to keep oral operating area clean during dental procedures; Prepares restorative materials and dental cements to be used during dental procedures; Takes and develops intra-oral radiographs; Assists Dentist with oral exams, cleanings, extractions, root canal therapy and fillings.
- Provides education and instruction; Gives post-procedure instruction to patient and/or significant other; Educates regarding proper oral hygiene and overall dental preventative care; Maintains dental instruments; Washes and soaks instruments in a solution before processing in ultrasonic cleaner; Sets up instruments for sterilization by packaging, labeling and dating; Processes instruments and transports instruments to and from Central Supply; Maintains disinfecting solutions according to protocol
- Directs patients to financial counselor as necessary; Assists residents with completion of billing form; Performs general clerical duties as needed; Files patient and other records; Prepares and maintains charts; Maintains dental instruments.
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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