• Actively participates in huddles and team/company meetings and trainings
• Checks-in to see daily assignment for that day, floater, sterilization or lab.
• Is aware of schedule and patient needs for the day
• Prepares treatment trays for patient's scheduled procedure per Operatory Setup guidelines.
• Prepare operatory for appointment as needed.
• Greets patients and escort them from the reception room, marking their arrival on that day's schedule and electronically notifying the provider per EDR process. Escorts and seats patients for both dentist and hygienist.
• Prepares patients by maintaining patient flow and awareness of the schedule.
• Prepares patient with patient napkin, eyewear, and chats with patient to relax patient and verify appointment needs and expectations.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories including pre-medication requirements. Takes and documents vital signs of patients
• If blood pressure is pre-hypertensive or greater, notifies treating provider
• Take X-rays based on patient's scheduled appointment or confer with Dentist or Hygienist to advise. Note: Make sure current radiographs are displayed on the screen so that they are ready for Dentist or Hygienist to view.
• Assists Dentist during dental procedures as directed.
• Assist Hygienist in perio charting and other duties as directed.
• Schedule patient appointments for next visit following guidelines
• Escorts patients out at end of appointment.
• Makes preliminary impressions as directed by provider.
• Pours and trims preliminary impressions and casts, and cleans removable appliances.
• Assist Dentist in management of dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Assist with pediatric coronal polishing as directed by dentist.
• Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth on patients age 21 and under.
• Clean operatory units after patient dismissal as directed and instructed according to OSHA, CDC and other governing agencies guidelines including deep cleaning as scheduled.
• Clean/Sterilize instruments and maintains sterilization center and lab as may be assigned

• High school graduate or equivalent, with completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program, from an accredited technical college or State training program.

• At least six months of on-the-job training and/or experience in a clinic or dentist's office. Must be CPR certified.

• Experience in a community health, public health, or in a community hospital, a plus.

It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their orientation. This is a mandatory requirement for Progressive Community Health Centers. The purpose is to minimize exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 and the influenza virus in the workplace by providing occupational protection to employees and thereby preventing exposure to members of the community, which we serve.