Dental Assistant - Full Time - Days - UPMC
Port Allegany, PA
About the Job
Purpose:
Under general supervision, this person performs duties associated with the delivery of clinical dental care. Interacts favorably with patients, parents, co-workers, supervisors, dentists, and other Hospital staff in a dignified manner so that the Department's operations are orderly, efficient and consistent with Hospital decorum and high standards of professionalism.
Responsibilities:
+ Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
+ Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards.
+ Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories
+ Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.
+ Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents
+ Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.
+ Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.
+ Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four handed dental assisting techniques.
+ Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Dental Radiology Certificate
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Under general supervision, this person performs duties associated with the delivery of clinical dental care. Interacts favorably with patients, parents, co-workers, supervisors, dentists, and other Hospital staff in a dignified manner so that the Department's operations are orderly, efficient and consistent with Hospital decorum and high standards of professionalism.
Responsibilities:
+ Page, greet and seat patient. Weigh patient if applicable. Prepare electronic documents including discharge summary and school/work excuse.
+ Assist in the clinic and hospital OR and Satellite locations including proper room set up, chair side assisting and clean up in accordance with hospital and clinic standards.
+ Take and pour study model impressions, trim and finish cases, mail and receive appliances and models from laboratories
+ Give and receive accurate and complete information to parents and doctors while displaying professionalism.
+ Perform all necessary housekeeping procedures including keeping all work areas properly stocked. Manage spills and patient accidents
+ Take and develop radiographs of a consistent, good diagnostic quality for review by dentist.
+ Mix various cements and materials and place topical anesthetics and rubber dams on patients.
+ Pass instruments to the Dentist/Orthodontist during Dental/Orthodontic examinations and procedures using four handed dental assisting techniques.
+ Maintain equipment and supplies with oversight from the Clinic Coordinator.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Dental Radiology Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of employment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Dental Radiology Certificate OR Dental Auxiliary Personnel License.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Dental Radiology Certificate
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Source : UPMC
