Dental Assistant- Expanded Function- Riley

 Performs advanced dental care services in a clinical setting, at the direction of a Dentist. Assures accurate collection and reporting of patient intake data, medical history, cognitive/emotional diagnosis, and clinical care provided. Prioritizes patient care based on resources, unit volume, and patient prognosis. Facilitates smooth patient flow, provides patient education/teaching, explains insurance coverage/co-pays, and assures necessary documents are complete. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure. Assists dentist/hygienist as directed and performs advanced expanded functions assisting techniques, places restorations and fits bands/brackets/appliances. Performs bedside dental assisting consistent with service specific to general anesthesia dentistry. As directed by Dentist/Hygienist, obtains diagnostic dental x-rays using safe radiology process. Uses advanced behavior management techniques to support safe and effective care with uncooperative patients. Identifies and responds to medical emergencies. Maintains, organizes, stocks, and cleans dental equipment and unit(s). Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations. Performs administrative and registration duties, schedules patient visits, and engages in patient correspondence. Expected to precept and mentor professional skill, techniques, and behaviors in others. Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Dental Radiology License in Indiana required.
• Certification in Expanded Function Dental Assisting from and accredited program or on the job training with minimum of 5 years experience in Dental Assisting required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job required.
• Ability to communicate effectively required.
• Certification in Caries Prevention and Coronal Polishing Preferred. 
• Requires excellent skills in handling apprehensive or difficult to manage children. 
• Requires the ability to work with medically, physically, and/or cognitively compromised patients. 
• Requires the ability to treat patients with special health needs, cognitive needs, and/or those with extreme dental fear.