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 Definition:     Assists dentist at chairside, employing the latest concept of four-handed dentistry and serves as front/backup receptionist and works as front receptionist.

12.        Performs extra-oral duties specified by the dentist.

13.        Wears proper attire and personal protective equipment during assisting

              (mask, gloves, and gowns).

14.  Maintains equipment and supplies in dental area at established inventory level.

15.        Takes alginate impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.

16.        Pours models and trims them.

17.       Performs coronal polishing.

18.        Makes temporary crowns and cements them.

19.        Places sealants on teeth (if certified)  

C. X-rays

            20.       Before taking x-rays, checks health history and asks childbearing age

                         female patient is she is pregnant.

            21.       Places a lead apron on patient when taking x-rays.  (If pregnant, places

                        two lead aprons)

            22.       Disposes lead backings into the designated container.

            23.       Develops x-rays using x-ray processor.

            24.       Mounts x-rays and writes patient’s name, date and the name of the

                        supervising dentist on the x-ray mount using a marker or places an

                        appropriate label (patient’s name, date, etc.)

D. Oral Hygiene

            25.       Gives proper oral hygiene instructions to patient.

            26.       Applies topical fluoride after scaling and polishing by the supervising

                        dentist.

E. Clean-up

            27.       Flushes out high speed handpiece for 30 seconds before detaching from

                        the line.

            28.       Detaches angle/attachments from the slow speed handpiece motor.  If the

                        motor was covered with plastic sleeve and only angles/attachment was in

                        the mouth, the motor can be sprayed with designated disinfection

                        solution.  Wipes it down with paper towels.  However, if the motor was

                        contaminated in any way, sterilize the

                        motor.

            29.       Removes all barriers and discards them.

            30.       Sprays all surfaces with designated disinfection solution and wipes them

                        down with paper towels after one minute.

 F. Instrumental Sterilization

            31.       Places instruments in ultrasonic cleaner.

            32.       Rinses instruments in running tap water.

            33.       Dries instruments with clean towel.

            34.       Places instruments into sterilization pouch which has the date of sterilization,

                        expiration date, and initials indicated.

            35.       Sterilizes instruments using Steam Autoclave or Statim.

            36.       Performs routine maintenance – lubricates equipment and replaces expendable

                        parts.

G. Sterilization of Handpieces

High Speed Handpiece

            37.       Flushes out high speed handpiece for 30 seconds before detaching from the line.

            38.       Sprays external surfaces of handpiece with designated disinfection solution and

                        wipes it down with paper towels.

            39.       Runs it under hot water.

            40.       Dries it thoroughly with paper towels.

            41.       Sprays lubricant for 1-2 seconds.

            42.       Wipes excess lubricant with gauze.

            43.       Sterilizes handpieces using Steam Autoclave or Statim.

            44.       Performs routine maintenance – lubricates equipment and replaces expendable

                        parts.

Slow Speed Handpiece

            45.       Detaches angles/attachment form the motor.

            46.       Sprays external surfaces of angles/attachments with designated disinfection

                        solution and wipes down with paper towels.

            47.       Rinses angles/attachments with hot tap water.

            48.       Dries them thoroughly using paper towels.

            49.       Sterilizes handpieces using Steam Autoclave or Statim.

            50.       Performs routine maintenance – lubricates equipment and replaces expendable

                        parts.

H. Maintenance of Equipments

            51.       X-ray developer – changes water in developer daily and changes developer and

                        fixer weekly.

            52.       Ultrasonic Cleaner – changes ultrasonic solution daily.

            53.       Cleans evacuation system daily.

            54.       Steam Autoclave – conducts spore test weekly and documents.

            55.       Statim Autoclave – conducts spore test weekly and documents.

            56.       Checks level of oxygen in Oxygen tank daily and documents.

            57.       Checks eye wash station monthly and documents.

            58.       Cleans waterline using waterline cleaner weekly and documents.

            59.       Changes filter in each dental operatory weekly.

            60.       Checks Emergency Kit daily and restocks when necessary.

            61.       Maintains daily/weekly logs for above procedures.

            62.       Customer Service- Treats customers, patients, co-workers, and others with dignity

                        respect and trust.  Is able to work effectively by sharing ideas in a constructive

                        and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and

                        suggestions from others; keeping commitment; keeping others informed of work

                        progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to

                        find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; addressing others by name, title

                        or other respectful identifier, and respecting the diversity of our workforce in

                        actions, words and deeds.

63.       Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.

64.       Participates in hazardous waste and infection control assignments as required in the health center which may include being designated as an emergency responder to a hazardous substance release or spill; performing infection control data collection, evaluation, reporting and follow-up as specified in the NEVHC clinical health services policy and procedures manual.

Personal Protective Equipment

            1.         Gloves, gowns, masks, face shield

1.  Current BLS CPR certification.

4.         Excellent communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and English required.