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Posted: 03-Mar-23
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 140023
Expected Starting Salary Range: 17.91 - 21.55
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and mouth
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Record pertinent patient information in electronic dental record. May also serve as a scribe for the dentists in situations where the dentist is otherwise occupied in the direct care of the patient. When functioning in this capacity, the (assistant, hygienist) will not be engaged in direct patient care and will serve only as the recorder of the specific comments directed by the dentist for inclusion in the medical record, without interpretation or modification.
Take and develop X-rays, including panorex, bite wing, occlusal film and cephs. Maintain X-ray processor.
Anticipate, greet, and seat patient. Instruct patient about pre and post-operative needs and issues. Instruct patient in oral hygiene and fluoride treatment.
Assemble trays, maintain hand pieces, and stock each room. Set up, clean and disinfect operatory.
Anticipate, greet, and seat patient. Instruct patient about pre and post-operative needs and issues. Instruct patient in oral hygiene and fluoride treatment.
Monitor patients, including those on nitrous oxide or narcotics. Take blood pressure and pulse. Monitor respiration, mucosal color and consciousness. Use suction devices, water spray, cotton rolls and holders; retract cheek and tongue. Assist with the management and calming of patients. Use papoose boards and mouth props. Reassure anxious patients. Prepare local anesthetic. Apply and remove plaque disclosure. Mix restorative material, take primary impression using correct disinfection method appropriate to material. Pour impression and trim to suit patient.
Record pertinent patient information in electronic dental record. May also serve as a scribe for the dentists in situations where the dentist is otherwise occupied in the direct care of the patient. When functioning in this capacity, the assistant will not be engaged in direct patient care and will serve only as the recorder of the specific comments directed by the dentist for inclusion in the medical record, without interpretation or modification.
Take and develop X-rays, including panorex, bite wing, occlusal film and cephs. Maintain X-ray processor.
Assemble trays, maintain hand pieces, and stock each room. Set up, clean and disinfect operatory.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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Preferred:
Unique Skills:
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better, and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
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