Columbus, GA, US
116 days ago
Dental Therapy Assistant
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Dental Therapy Assistant ID 2024-21980 Category Dental - Dental Assistant Facility DOD / MTF - Georgia - Fort Moore Job Description

Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is a leading provider of healthcare services, and we are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Therapy Assistant to join our team in Fort Moore, GA. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dental care and are looking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.

 

Hours of Performance:

The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: In general, all Dental Clinics are open between the hours of 0600-1700, Monday-Friday. Routine Clinic hours may vary by location. The services provided under this contract shall be on a 40-hour per week basis.

 

Responsibilities:

Dental Therapy Assistants shall perform essentially the same duties as those required of any government civil service Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.Additional services may also include chairside dental assisting, Radiology, or sterilization.They may be occasionally needed for patient scheduling or records review but may not work routinely as a medical clerk or receptionist.Performs Expanded Function Dental Assistant duties in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.Restores teeth prepared by dentist with permanent or temporary fillings.Applies rubber dam, including cleansing and drying operative field.Irrigates tooth, applies prescribed medications, and closes tooth with temporary filling.Takes preliminary impressions for study models.Retracts gingiva from tooth for final impressions.Assists in surgical treatment.Instructs patient in preventive dental care measures. Applies agents prescribed by dentists.Performs oral prophylaxis and provide therapeutic cares.Performs supra-gingival stain and calculus removal and scales teeth.Applies prescribed medication.Operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs.Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.Aids in the training of trainee dental assistants and/or dental assistant students.Observes and advises trainees and students as they perform these duties.

 

Location : Location US-GA-Columbus Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Luis Gonzalez Direct phone number 314-744-4157 Recruiter : Email Luis_Gonzalez@spectrumhealth.com Remote / Work from home available? No Apply for this opportunity Apply for this job onlineApplyShare Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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