DENTAL ASSISTANT - Certified, Department of DENTAL

Job description

Overview Assist Dentist in delivery of dental care, especially during surgical procedures. Charts condition of teeth and disease for treatment by Dentist. Take and develop x-rays. Responsibilities: - Establish and maintain positive relationship with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behave in manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Center. - Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Center (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service. - Assists Dentists at chair side. Anticipates and assist...