Expanded Duty Dental Assistant - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center : Job Details

The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Dentist. Interviews patients and records information on patient charts. Coordinates patient flow and assists in procedures. May assist with phone calls and scheduling. Works under close supervision of the clinic manager.

* Assist dentists and hygienists during a variety of treatment procedures.

* Chart existing restorations and missing teeth, floss teeth and make preliminary inspections of the mouth and teeth with a mouth mirror and floss

* Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs as well as take and develop dental radiographs and intraoral photographs

* Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.

* Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as well as give intraoral instructions and demonstrations on oral hygiene procedures

* Manage dental supply inventory and maintain dental equipment.

* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and practices.

* Provide administrative support such as scheduling appointments

* Experience: 3 years of directly-related Expanded Duty Dental Assistant experience

* Education: Completion of an expanded duty dental assisting program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry (LSBD), OR Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, providing documentation that training was provided in all functions which EDDAs are allowed to perform; AND Completion of a Louisiana State Board of Dentistry-approved radiography course

* Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)