Dental Assistant

At ACHC, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic, we provide comprehensive medical and dental services, along with specialized care in Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry, and Optometry. With clinics located across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties, our team works together to deliver accessible, high-quality care to every patient.

SUMMARY

The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures with OSHA & HIPPA standards
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Taking impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Performing office management tasks that require the use of a personal computer
• Communication with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and ordering supplies).
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
• And other tasks as required.