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Dental Assistant Job Desc Performance Eval -- May 2013 Page 3 of 10
2. Prepares rooms for treatment, according to procedure type and provider
preference, prior to patient seating.
3. Escorts patients into operatories and makes them comfortable.
4. Prepares patient for treatment: explains scheduled procedures, obtains
written consent as indicated, helps allay patient’s fears.
5. Takes patient vital signs according to clinic policy, as requested.
6. Obtains Chief Concern(s) and documents appropriately (in patient’s own
words, if possible).
7. Anticipates necessary radiographs according to clinic policy.
8. Takes, develops and mounts quality radiographs to assure highest degree
of diagnostic information with the least amount of exposure in
accordance with State and Federal safety standards.
9. Maintains darkroom and all x-ray equipment and waste; checks and
changes solutions on schedule.
10. Assesses patient’s dental IQ, OH practices and areas of concern;
documents assessment in chart.
11. Modifies OHI to be age appropriate and culturally sensitive in
accordance with patient’s physical, mental and socioeconomic abilities
and limitations.
12. Provides clear, concise education to patients in understandable terms and
to promote TOTAL health and well being.
13. Charts neatly, accurately and thoroughly; signs initials.
14. Assesses need for and performs coronal polishing in accordance with
clinic policy.
15. Assesses need for and provides topical fluoride therapy in accordance
with clinic policy.
16. Notifies dentists of any seated patients and relays information obtained