Dental Assistant at State of Tennessee

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Rockwood TN

Job Descriptio

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Under direct supervision of a licensed Dentist, performs procedures designated under the scope of practice for a registered dental assistant to include certification for exposing and developing radiographs. This is the second level class in the Dental Assistant sub-series. An employee in this class works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs. This class differs from Dental Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs duties that do not require certification for exposing and developing radiographs. This series differs from the Dental Assistant 3 in that an incumbent of the latter works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sealant application, and nitrous oxide monitorin

1. g.Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four handed chair side assisting; and provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patient
2. s.Schedules appointments, answers telephone, and organizes daily schedul
3. e.Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; and maintains chart, records and report
4. s.Exposes and prepares x-rays for review. Meets infection control and safety guideline
5. s.Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regards to patients health and dental needs. Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referral
6. s.Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures. Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activitie
7. s.Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external source
8. s.Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines; inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates; and maintains current dental license and certificatio