Dental Assistant

Company: Central Oregon Dental Center
Location: Bend
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Central Oregon Dental Center is a busy and growing dental office located on the west side of Bend. We are seeking a full time experienced dental assistant with EFDA certificated. We're searching for a compassionate candidate who enjoys all aspects of patient care, treatment and work independently as well as in a team environment. General Objectives: Assist Doctor(s) with patient treatment. Provide patient with instructions for after care and education as directed by Doctor(s). Oversee cleanliness of operatories, lab, and patient restroom. Specific Objectives: Turn on/off equipment Greet patients, monitor arrival time and keep patient flow Seat patients, record any pertinent information (medical updates and any specific concerns that they have) Be aware of any special needs before appointment by reviewing patient charts the day before (i.e.: premeds) Always show concern for the patient's comfort & well being Anticipate and assistant Doctor(s) needs at all times Chart patient's procedure, materials & medications used, next visit recommendation. Complete route slip accurately with special note to tooth number and diagnosis if needed. Include on route slip next visit with time estimate needed. Take accurate notes on provided treatment and treatment plan given by Doctor(s) Take needed radiographs - develop and mount with patient name and date Maintain lab cases - fill out lab slip, check cases in, communicate with lab and staff Maintain organization of office lab and in office cases Professionally dismiss patient and communicate with Receptionist on patient's next visit(s) Properly discard all disposable items from each visit Assemble soiled instruments and place in sterilization area Clean treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution Process instruments in ultrasonic cleaner Rinse and soak treatment tray with disinfectant Sort and package instruments for proper sterilization Load and activate sterilization unit Store instruments and trays in appropriate places Maintain equipment and follow cleaning schedule and record in log as done Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor(s) or Practice Administrator Additional Duties: -make sure that all materials & supplies are in stock nd kept well organized -watch for expiration dates -unpack supplies - check invoices for accuracy and give to Practice Administrator breakdown/discard boxes -meet with supply representatives and shop for competitive prices -acquire current up to date information on new products and samples if available -advise the OSHA Officer of anything that should be brought to their attention Equipment/Other Maintenance: Daily: -Change ultrasonic solution -Take out garbage -Fresh water in developer & check fixer/developer solution levels -Change towels -Set up trays (at least for the first patient of the next scheduled day) -Review charts -Stock rooms -Empty cold sterile contents in a.m. -Run Ultrasonic cleaner solution through suction @ p.m. Weekly: - Put trash cans out -Waterlines (usually before lunch) -Change quick fix chemicals -Change traps Bimonthly: -Change chemicals & clean racks in Perio-pro (developer) Monthly: - Clean autoclave - Run spore test - Change solution in cold sterile - Change main trap As Needed: -Laundry -Vacuum Other: -Update the above equipment maintenance when appropriate/required Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: All patients are required to call from the parking lot, we take their temperature, wear a mask into building until told they can remove it, we then continue with a pre-tx rinse. All employees have their temperature taken before the work day is started. Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $20 - $25 Hourly Bonus/Commission: NoSDL2017

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