Dental Assistant (Green Bank)

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist Dentist during dental procedures.

• Carry out Dentist's orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the dental care administered relative to the patient/ significant other identified problem/needs.

• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist.

• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.

• Assist Dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

• Perform delegated independent dental assisting functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.

• Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.

• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and Dentist as evidenced within medical record, patient, and health care team feedback.

• Effectively communicate patients changing needs and plan of care among staff members.

• Report patient needs/problems and observations regarding patient's condition to the charge nurse/physician.

Other Duties:

• Perform selected tasks related to patient care and the patient's environment in a safe manner.

• Contribute to the development of the patient/significant other plans of care based on the identified patient problems/needs.

• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.

• Use available written materials specific to patient condition or disease.

• Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion.

• Document health teaching, including patient/significant other response to and their understanding of health teaching.

• Participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Patient Satisfaction:

• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.

• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.

Teamwork:

• Assist in the orientation/training of new Team Members.

• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.

• Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments, as needed.

• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.

• Consider the impact of your actions on Team Members throughout the Organization.

• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts when possible.

• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.

• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the System.

Problem Solving:

• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.

• Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.

• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet patient expectations.

• Take the initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Productivity/ Efficiency:

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of the System (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).

• Organize job functions and work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

Adherence to Departmental Policies:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and the ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.

• Comply with the System's infection control policies and procedures, including the Exposure Control Plan, which reflects OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.

Great Benefits

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Paid Holidays

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Extended Sick Pay (ESP)

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Medical Health Insurance and Prescription Coverage

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Basic Life Insurance for Employee and Family

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Short-Term Disability

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Long-Term Disability

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401(k) Voluntary Contribution Plan

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Health Reimbursement Account

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Employee Elected Voluntary Coverage for Employee and Family

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Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Spending Account

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Discounted undergraduate & graduate rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College for employee and family