Dental Assistant Job at Wexford Health Sources, Inc., Berlin, NH

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  • Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
  • Berlin, NH

Job Description

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POSITION:Dental Assistant (TEMP ASSIGNMENT - 3 MONTHS (90 days)



SCHEDULE:Full-Time 32 hours per week (4 8-hour days per week)



FACILITY:Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility



LOCATION:Berlin, NH
PAY RATE:($25 - $27 per hour)

POSITION SUMMARY


Under direct clinical supervision of the Dentist, a Dental Assistant performs non-professional work assisting the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and in the routine handling of instruments and supplies.

  • Maintains supplies, materials and records of treatment.
  • Sets up instruments, equipment and supplies as directed by the Dentist.
  • Prepares the patient for treatment.
  • Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
  • Ensures proper clean up, packaging and sterilizing of instruments.
  • Assist in instruction of patients in proper dental hygiene
  • Assists in screenings for dental emergencies and sick call.
  • Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments and suctioning.
  • Scrubs and sterilizes instruments.
  • Mixes restorative materials.
  • Maintains x-ray unit, processor, autoclave and dental unit according to specifications.
  • Inventories supplies and equipment to maintain adequate levels.
  • Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
    Ensures there is sufficient number of trays set up for the day's patients, pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam and Perio/scaling.

  • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic.
  • Performs administrative responsibilities including maintaining dental charts; recording dental findings; scheduling patients' dental appointments; preparing patient's schedule for escort officer; maintaining all dental logs; and inputting information into the appropriate computer record.
  • Cleans developer and autoclave on a weekly basis
  • Responsible for dental office security to include instrument, drug and needle counts. Maintains constant alertness to conditions that might endanger the security of the institution, personnel and inmates.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

JOB REQUIREMENTS



LICENSURE: None required



EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED certificate

EOE/M/F/D/V


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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work,

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