Department: Dental

Manager Title: Medical Director

DOL Status: Non - Exempt

Job Summary: To provide patient care and support functions for the Dental Department including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coronal polishing under supervision/direction of dentist


• Responsible for sealant placement under the supervision/direction of dentist


• Responsible for the patient's comfort as well as the patient's understanding of treatment that will be delivered.


• Responsible for taking and developing diagnostic quality dental radiographs. Also responsible for determining if the quality of the radiographs is within acceptable limits.


• Responsible for basic dental equipment maintenance as well as having an understanding of and ability to perform instrument and operatory sterilization.


• Responsible for keeping operatories stocked with dental materials and supplies.


• Responsible for dental charting in a clear, concise method that is acceptable by ADA standards, and easily read and understood by any Dental Provider.


• Responsible for the proper use and mixing of restorative materials, impression materials, bases, liners, and other dental materials.


• Responsible for the proper pouring up of impressions and trimming of models.


• Responsible for any of the duties as directed by the Dental Director.


• Responsible for front desk/appointing duties when designated by the Dental Director. These duties include:
  
  
  
  • Answering telephone calls, transferring calls to the appropriate person.
  
  
  • Taking phone messages and scheduling appointments for patients.
  
  
  • Scheduling appointments for patients.
  
  
  • Checking patients in.
  
  
  • Calling for charts.
  
  
  • Triaging emergency patients.