Dental Assistant
Company: Kaiser
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and
other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service
within a Kaiser Permanente dental office.Essential
Responsibilities:- -PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES permitted a dental
assistant consistent with the individual-s training and in the
presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as
referenced in State Dental Practice Act and the related
Administrative Rules. These duties to include:Apply topical
anesthetic and desensitizing agents, as directed by the
provider,Removal of sutures and post-extraction and periodontal
dressings,Retract a patient-s cheek, tongue, or other tissue during
an operation, Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber
dam,Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum
device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water,Extra-oral
procedures which are not hazardous,Inspect the oral cavity using a
mirror,Dry root canals with paper points,Place temporary filling
material into the endodontic access,Take impressions for
periodontal night guard,Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a
dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of
calculus,Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and
prevention of oral disease,Place films (dental radiographs), adjust
equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films.- IN
SUPPORT of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an
orthodontist;Preliminary select and size bands,Remove fixed
orthodontic appliances,Check for loose bands and brackets,Remove
ligature ties and head appliances,Place and remove arch wires,
elastics and orthodontic separators,Take intra-oral measurements
for orthodontic procedures,Remove supra-gingival orthodontic
bracket bonding material with a hand piece that does not exceed
25,000 revolutions per minutePlace ligature ties and head
appliances.Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene
and prevention of oral disease.Place films (dental radiographs),
adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films.-
ORGANIZE patient-s dental record consistent with established
guidelines, confirm its availability and assure that it is in order
and ready for provider-s use at the time care and service is to be
provided.- GREET, INTRODUCE SELF TO, and INFORM PATIENT of general
treatment to be provided and provider to be seen consistent with
established Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Guidelines.- REVIEW HEALTH
QUESTIONNAIRE with patient and notify provider of reported
conditions that could affect treatment.- PROMOTE patient-s
emotional comfort by gaining rapport, instilling confidence and
promoting tranquility.- INFORM and ANSWER patient-s and/or parent-s
questions regarding care and service provided as directed by
provider.- ANTICIPATE NEEDS of provider in the delivery of patient
care and service.- COMMUNICATE INFORMATION important to maintaining
the proper scheduling and flow of patients consistent with
information recorded in the patient-s dental record.- PREPARE,
ORGANIZE, ARRANGE and PASS DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS as requested by the provider and required by established
guidelines.- ESTABLISH and MAINTAIN a CLEAR and CLEAN OPERATING
FIELD.- RECORD and/or VERIFY INFORMATION in the patient-s dental
record according to established procedures.- RECORD and/or VERIFY
ALL PATIENT CARE AND SERVICE-RELATED INFORMATION on all necessary
forms and documents consistent with established guidelines and in a
manner that accurately reflects the information documented in the
patient-s dental record.- AS REQUIRED IN SUPPORT OF DIRECT PATIENT
CARE ACTIVITIES, ENTER, RETRIEVE AND TRANSMIT PATIENT CARE AND
SERVICE-RELATED INFORMATION via the Program-s automated patient and
provider scheduling system (TEAM), consistent with established
guidelines and training.- RESPOND TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
consistent with established guidelines.- EXPOSE and PROCESS DENTAL
RADIOGRAPHS as required consistent with established guidelines and
radiology equipment use specifications.- TAKE PATIENT-S BLOOD
PRESSURE and ACCURATELY RECORD in patient-s dental record.- CLEAN
and STERILIZE and PROCESS INSTRUMENTS consistent with established
guidelines.- MAINTAIN CLEAN, ORDERLY, WELL ORGANIZED AND SUPPLIED
WORK ENVIRONMENT, including assigned operatory, laboratory and
instrument processing areas, consistent with established infection
control.- ASSURE PROPER HANDLING OF ALL MATERIALS in accordance
with Hazard Communication Program and Infection Control
Guidelines.- ASSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT through the
periodic completion of established preventive maintenance
procedures such as cleaning and oiling, and reporting
non-functioning, damaged, etc. equipment to office manager or
supervisor in a timely manner.- PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED by
the office manager or supervisory personnel that are consistent
with the individual-s training and experience IN AN ACTIVE AND
COOPERATIVE MANNER. - ACT IN CONFORMANCE with established program
policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols, the Administrative
Rules of the State Board of Dentistry, the State Dental Practice
Act and any other laws and regulations that govern the role and
responsibilities of the dental assistant and satisfactorily
maintain the established qualifications for selection towards this
position.- PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS provided that the
dentist is on the premises and the dentist checks the patient
before and after the functions are performed;Place matrix retainers
for alloy and composite restorations.Polish amalgam
restorations.Remove supra-gingival excess cement.Take impressions
for the following purposes;Diagnostic models,Counter and opposing
models,Fabrication of temporary restorations,Intra-oral bite
registration for study model articulation.Place and remove a rubber
dam,Fabricate temporary plastic-type crowns.- ASSIST IN MONITORING
PATIENTS that are being administered nitrous oxide consistent with
established guidelines.- Other duties appropriate for EFDA as
authorized by Board of Dentistry rules and regulationsBasic
Qualifications:Experience--- One (1) year experience as a dental
assistant or a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting
program or a nine (9) month dental assisting program with
externship that has been pre-approved.Education--- High school
diploma or GED.License, Certification, Registration--- Current
Oregon Certificate of Dental Radiological Proficiency upon hire.---
Oregon EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) certification
within 90 days of hire date.--- Pit and Fissure Sealant
certification within 6 months of hire date.--- Basic Life Support
(BLS) for Healthcare Providers within 90 day of hire
date.Additional Requirements:The individual applicant for this
position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual
performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if
he or she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact
that these qualifications are required for selection, they then
must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition
of continued employment.--- Demonstrated competence in four-handed
dentistry technique.--- Satisfactory level of knowledge and
proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and
equipment.--- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work
effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.--- Well
organized in use of time and effort.--- Demonstrated capacity to
act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with
patients, providers and other employees - good interpersonal
skills.--- Excellent attendance record.--- Final candidate is
required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test. -Preferred
Qualifications:--- -Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection
control equipment. -Notes:--- -Days/Times vary--- -Travel
Beaverton, Aloha, Tigard, Cedar Hills, Tanasbourne dental.Job
Schedule: Job Category: Dental Support
Keywords: Kaiser, Beaverton , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Beaverton, Oregon
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