Dental/ENT Asst (4240)

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with Dental, ENT and special procedures. Performs technical and routine duties in the processing and distribution of medical/surgical supplies and equipment to include dental armamentarium and ENT procedures. Assembles, cleans and sterilizes instruments and prepares trays and packs supplies and instruments as directed.

Requirements

Completions of dental certification program. Required and Qualified by education, training or experience to meet the needs of patient population.
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant Upon Hire Required
At least 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant or in a related area Required

Responsibilities

Assists with Dental, ENT and special procedures as required in the delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care and meet patient population needs.
Reviews patient record prior to exam/procedure obtain and record identifying information required for the treatment and patient records.
Prepares patient for exam/procedure by seating and adjusting chair for convenient angle and draping patient.
Calms and reassures the patient so work can proceed expeditiously.
Determines the instruments and materials that will be needed during exam/procedure. Selects and places instruments appropriately on tray.
Passes equipment to the Dentist, Oral Surgeon and/or Anesthesiologist during exam as requested.
Mixes filling compounds such as composite and amalgam using standard practice or as requested by Dentist.
Places and positions suction tubes in patient's mouth using standard practice and following Dentist's instructions.
Takes X-rays as directed; processes and develops required images.
Aspirates operative area to remove blood and mucous.
Monitors patients to detect movement indicating shallow level of anesthesia.
Keeps account of sponges, needles and irrigating fluid utilized during exam/procedure.
Loads local anesthesia syringes.
Maintains the sterile field.
Records stage of work and instruments used during endodontic process.
Sets up, operates and cleans equipment necessary to effectively carry out job functions.
Operates dental radiograph and dental panographic equipment.
Operates various instruments and equipment cleaning devices (i.e., ultrasonic cleaner, gas sterilizer, steam sterilizer, heat sealers, etc.).
Assembles, packages and processes routine and special instrument trays with emphasis on Oral Surgery armamentarium.
Cleans, sterilizes, wraps, stores and delivers special instrument trays for oral surgery/dental procedures/ENT procedure.
Inspects all trays for broken or damaged instruments and routes the instruments to proper person for repair.
Replaces damaged instruments on sets.
Assembles packages and processes instruments and supplies for gas and steam sterilization, for aeration, when applicable, using approved techniques and procedures outlined in directives and procedure manuals.
Transports and issues supplies and equipment as required.
Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
Interacts and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
Assists personnel when needed by performing tasks to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.
Assists in orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).
Maintains required department records, reports and files.
Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies.
Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Completes required continuous training and education, including, department specific requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.