Dental Assistant Trainee
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
- Wrangell, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory
- Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and supplies
- Assists at chair-side using 4-handed techniques including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc.
- Verbally relays post treatment instruction to patients
- Records examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriate
- Responsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts
- Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up area
- Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner
- Performs routine basic maintenance of dental equipment hand pieces, autoclave, automatic x-ray developer, high-speed evacuation etc.
- Takes impressions and bite registrations
- Places and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentist
- Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year
- Participates in Community Prevention activities i.e. school screening, Headstart, Oral Health Programs, Health Fairs etc.
- In the absence of the receptionist, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR certificate preferred
- None
- Chair Side Dental assisting
- Dental Radiology
- Infection Control
- Strong oral & written communication skills
- Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills
- Working level of organizational skills
- Communicate with patients and staff
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Treat patients and staff with respect