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
Patient Records 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.
Radiology Take and develop X-rays, including panorex, bite wing, occlusal film and cephs. Maintain X-ray processor.
Patient Assistance Anticipate, greet, and seat patient. Instruct patient about pre and post-operative needs and issues. Instruct patient in oral hygiene and fluoride treatment.
Equipment Preparation Assemble trays, maintain hand pieces, and stock each room. Set up, clean and disinfect operatory.
Patient Assistance Anticipate, greet, and seat patient. Instruct patient about pre and post-operative needs and issues. Instruct patient in oral hygiene and fluoride treatment.
Assist Doctor with Dental Procedures 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.
Patient Records 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.
Radiology Take and develop X-rays, including panorex, bite wing, occlusal film and cephs. Maintain X-ray processor.
Equipment Preparation Assemble trays, maintain hand pieces, and stock each room. Set up, clean and disinfect operatory.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant Technical Education
Current CPR Certification
Dental Radiology License
Preferred:
Directly related experience
Nitrous Oxide Certification
Unique Skills:
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About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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