Dental Assistant

DENTAL ASSISTANT : The Dental Assistant will understand and model the mission of NSO. The DA will understand and practice NSO's policy on confidentiality in respect to all NSO information. The DA will exhibit professional behavior in all facets of work at NSO. The DA will exhibit teamwork with all NSO staff. The DA will work with the dentist and other team members to increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care by performing tasks that require both interpersonal and technical skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking digital x-rays with the use of snap-a-ray sensor holders
• Review patient medical history
• Take blood pressure and pulse
• Work closely with the infection control officer to maintain infection control protocol
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and dental equipment
• Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Ensure patient received written instructions for care following dental surgery or other dental treatment procedures
• Apply topical drugs prescribed by a dentist
• Take impressions or a digital scan of patients' teeth for study casts
• Communicating with the dentist and patient to schedule follow up appointments
• Place or remove celluloid, plastic or metallic strips between teeth for subsequence placement or filling by the dentist
• Place or remove rubber dam under supervision of a dentist
• Provide suction / evacuation function
• Assist with maintaining patient charts, clinic progress notes, and NSO clinic records
• Other assigned duties

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.

Must possess a valid dental assisting permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry

Must have X-ray certification

Nitrous certification preferred

Coronal polishing and Fluoride application certification preferred

Sealant application certification preferred

Must possess a valid Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Experience working with the homeless and underserved population preferred.

Clearance of background check and drug screen. This is a Safety Sensitive Position and therefore is not subject to the protections of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

WORKING CONDITIONS