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Dental Assistant 2

Nleague Services Inc

Kodak, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Community Development, Dentistry, Government, Health Department, Infection Control, License Management, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Name Search, Patient Education, Polishing, Radiography, Record Keeping, Requirements Validation/Verification, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Kodak, Tennessee
POSTED
2 days ago
Dental Assistant 2Under 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 monitoring.Prepares patients and operatories for dental procedures; performs four handed chair side assisting; and provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients.Schedules appointments, answers telephone, and organizes daily schedule.Reviews medical history; records patient dental conditions and treatments; and maintains chart, records and reports.Exposes and prepares x-rays for review. Meets infection control and safety guidelines.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 referrals.Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures. Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activities.Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.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 certification.Background VerificationMinimum Verification Requirements - Please complete the following verification with Accurate/InfoCubic upon candidate's selection.TN Combined Counties & Statewide SearchAddress History LocatorNational Criminal Record SearchSex Offender RegistryCriminal County & Statewide Search - 7 year search, based on residential address historyCriminal Federal Search - 7 year search, based on residential address historyGlobal Watch AKAs - Search current name and all additional namesPlease review the comments section of this requisition for any additional background check requirements.

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