Prosthodontics Assistant - Same Day Teeth

Essential Duties

• Prepares all operatories including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning, and restocking. This includes cleaning handpieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the lab and sterilization.
• Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilant, ultrasonic.
• Ensures lights, units, nitrous equipment, and automatic processors are turned on prior to the first patient.
• Provide customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the operatory and prepping them for care by the doctor.
• Review the patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
• Takes all x-rays, including full mouth, panoramic, bitewings, and intraoral periapical.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models and pours up models in the stove.
• Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
• Applies non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents and fluoride.
• Removes post-extraction and periodontal dressings
• Places and removes rubber dams.
• Pours and trims study models.
• Records treatment information on the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for the next visit.
• Schedules patient appointments as needed for restorative and hygiene.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and takes every precaution to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
• Assumes and executes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in the use of standard Prosthodontist  office equipment including Autoclave, model trimmer, x-ray machine, Pano, Panoramic x-ray, oxygen and nitrous oxide, laser, intraoral camera, Pache gun and handpieces, Cerec & Itero and Invisalign education to the patient.
• Ability to take blood pressure.
• Knowledge of cross-contamination and how to prevent it.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.
• Ability to take radiographs, including FMX, Pano, and anterior PA’s.
• Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management Software).
• Ability to engender trust from doctors, co-workers, and patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain continuing education courses.

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Prosthodontist  assisting program
• Prosthodontist  assisting experience preferred
• EFDA/EDDA Certification Required

Special Requirements/ Certifications/ Licenses

• Valid x-ray certificate
• CPR and First Aid certificate
• Licenses required for this position must be kept current, valid, and in good standing with the presiding entity.

Physical/ Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

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In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.