Dental Assistant Job in Birmingham, Alabama

National

(Job ID: 536732)

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Dental Assistants in the Health Department assist dentists or dental hygienists chair-side during dental procedures. This could include performing a variety of tasks such as mixing materials, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and preparing patients for dental treatment in health department dental clinics, trailers or related mobile dental programs. Individuals in this position are also required to handle front desk duties that include scheduling appointments, creating and updating dental records, completing billing tasks, and ordering supplies and materials. Work is performed within well-defined protocols, policies and procedures under the immediate supervision of a Senior Dental Hygienist or Dentist. Work is reviewed through observation, accuracy and annual performance review. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Option A: - Possession of a certificate from a CODA accredited dental assisting program. - Experience utilizing an electronic dental records software program (Dentrix, Eagle Soft, etc.) for the purposes of charting and/or registration of new patients (i.e., intake, insurance verification, payments, etc.). - Experience exposing and developing digital radiographs (X-rays). Option B: - Completion of at least 10 months of a dental assisting program. - Experience utilizing an electronic dental records software program (Dentrix, Eagle Soft, etc.) for the purposes of charting and/or registration of new patients (i.e., intake, insurance verification, payments, etc.). - Experience exposing and developing digital radiographs (X-rays). Option C: - Experience as a dental assistant or dental hygienist where you have performed the following types of work or activities: assisting a dentist with variety of procedures (operative, prosthetic, extractions, endodontic, pedodontic, orthodontic, and/or periodontic), familiar with chair set up materials, armamentarium set up for a variety of procedures, infection control procedures, utilization of autoclave sterilization equipment, etc. - Experience utilizing an electronic dental records software program (Dentrix, Eagle Soft, etc.) for the purposes of charting and/or registration of new patients (i.e., intake, insurance verification, payments, etc.). - Experience exposing and developing digital radiographs (X-rays).