Dental Assistant - UMC Clinic

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The Dental Assistant is responsible for helping dental services providers during examinations and procedures. The Dental Assistant provides assistance to dentists in the treatment, preparation and scheduling of patients for examination, radiologic procedures, patient records maintenance, etc. and provides counseling to patients. The Dental Assistant prepares and stocks rooms and prepares equipment, instruments and other supplies for the procedure

Your Everyday

Assist Dentists/Collect Patient Information:

• Assist dentists by holding instrument trays and handing them specific tools.

• May perform minor procedures independently such as rubber cup prophies/supra gingival polishing, placing rubber dams, fitting crowns and bands, as per guidance by the Dental Practice Act.

• Collects patient data regarding tooth problems, known allergies, past medical history, and other information required by the dentist.

• Greets patients who come into the office and answers incoming phone calls to schedule appointments.

Prepare Patients and Rooms:

• Prepares patient rooms by cleaning up after patients leave and preparing instrument trays. Also prepares patients by helping them get into position for their dental examinations. Monitors vital signs during dental treatment.

• Assists the dentist with patient care during dental cleanings, restorative treatment, orthodontic treatments and oral surgeries.

Sterilize Tools/Perform X-Rays:

• Sterilizes all tools used by the dentist between patient exams and follows sanitation guidelines.

• Performs X-rays of patients' teeth, following all proper safety procedures and obtains images and impressions.

Educate Patients/Post Client Information:

• Advises and educates patients on proper dental care, oral hygiene practices, postoperative instructions, and maintaining healthy-teeth diets.

• Records notes for patient files and transcribes notes from the dentist into the files.

Protect Patient Privacy:

• Observes all HIPAA rules by protecting patient privacy.

Order New Supplies:

• Maintains the supply inventory by ordering X-ray safety equipment, sterilization solutions, dental tools, and exam room supplies as necessary.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

1 year of related experience in dental office required. Dental Assistant Diploma From Accredited School American Heart Association, BLS HeartSaver & First Aid.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.

• Give people a reason to smile.

• Put a little love in your work.

• Be honest and real, but with compassion.

• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.

• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.

• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.

• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.

• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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