Dental Assistant

DENTAL ASSISTANT

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up instrument tray according to procedures to be performed.


• Escorts patients from reception area to treatment room and seats patient


• Takes patient’ vital signs as required.


• Reviews health history, charts notes, and enters information into electronic dental record.
  


• Performs oral post treatment and provides patient instructions.


• Takes diagnostic x-ray images (certification required).


• Assists the dentist at chair by performing activities including, but not limited to, passing and receiving instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation of materials.


• Assists in providing prevention education to the patient.


• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.


• Assists with prophylaxis on patients.


• Prepares lab boxes and labels for mailing.


• Maintains and sterilizes all equipment and instruments.


• May participate in community and school activities.


• Makes appointments and handles cancellations as needed.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of six (6) months of clinical or dental experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.


• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.


• Must demonstrate willingness to learn various dental instruments.


• Must be willing to attend workshops and training sessions.


• Must be able to demonstrate willingness to work with patients in a friendly and professional manner.