Dental Assistant (Non Certified) - Dental Clinic WinstonRequisition ID2024-48066CategoryDentalOverviewProvides efficient assistance for the dentist and/or dental hygienist and individualized instruction and guidance to all Dental Clinic patients, i.e. infants, children, adolescents and selected adults. Demonstrates competence defined (*) in Dental Assistant responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and selected adults.Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.ResponsibilitiesAssesses and reviews patient's dental charts prior to clinic to attune to the history and anticipated needs of the scheduled patient.*Assists in the physical preparation of patient, providing maximum comfort. Assists in explanation of routines and procedures to decrease or allay the patient's apprehensions.*Assists dentist and/or dental hygienist with proper instruments and materials needed in providing care and treatment to patients.*Takes, processes and mounts dental radiographs.Maintains maximum aseptic techniques throughout each dental procedure according to Hospital and OSHA standards.Assists dentists in the Operating Room and demonstrates knowledge of Operating Room procedures and techniques.Assists dentists in the clinic with dental surgery performed under analgesia.Assists dentists and/or orthodontist with instruments and appropriate materials needed for orthodontic procedures, and obtaining orthodontic diagnostic records.Greets and escorts patients to the appropriate operative area, and assists in behavior management with patients.Maintains neat and clean working area and restocks dental supplies.Demonstrates knowledge of how to prepare for sterilization of all dental instruments and materials, according to established standards and procedures.Anticipates possible emergency or crisis situations, directs and performs efficiently using sound judgment.Participates in teaching, evaluating, and orienting dentists, dental residents, dental students, dental hygiene students, and new employees as prescribed by dental faculty and teaching program.Maintains care of professional equipment and general supplies, reporting shortages to the Dental Clinic Supervisor.Communicates with the Dental Supervisor and/or Director concerning activities of the clinic and patient care information.Supports the Philosophy and Objectives, Policies and Procedures of Nationwid