Dental Assistant Lead

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Time Type:
Full time

Department:
Dental

All Locations:
20 Maverick Square – Cradock Building

Position Summary:
NeighborHealth is seeking an experienced title to serve as Dental Assistant Lead.

Under the supervision of the Administrative Director and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Dental Assistant Lead is expected to perform all the essential duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assistant, as well as administrative responsibilities assigned by the Administrative Director, and as needed by the Dental department.

What You'll Do

The Dental Assistant Lead will participate in direct patient care activities as directed by a Dentist, as well as orders and puts away supplies to maintain par levels to meet department needs, promotes a sense of “teamwork” through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation, solves problems independently or knows when to seek consultation, and acts as a resource and role model to staff.

The successful candidate will be able to perform the following responsibilities:


* All duties and responsibilities of dental assistants as outlined by the Board of Registration in Dentistry regulations manual according to level of training, including but not limited to:
+ Prepares for sessions and ensures all charts, equipment and x-rays are available for the provider and the patient
+ Disinfects, Cleans, packages, and sterilizes contaminated equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures as outlined by NeighborHealth
+ Properly document all infection control and sterilization activities as required
+ Set up and break down all exam rooms as outlined in NeighborHealth policies 
+ Transports sterilized instruments from the clean room and distributes them evenly among the operatories.

Rotates instruments when stocking
+ In charge of taking vitals and documenting on new and recall patients and on patients with extensive medical history
+ Proficient and certified in taking digital x...