Dental Assistant I

Job Summary:

To provide chair side assistance to our dentists and within the current ADA Guidelines of scope of practice for a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant; act as a resource for other dental staff; and maintain dental instruments, equipment and operatories in a clean and ready for use manner.

Essential Job Functions:

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  Assists the dentist with dental procedures.


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  Responsible for keeping dental instruments, equipment and operatories clean to be readily used.


• Patient preparation for dentist.


• Sets up operatories for dental procedure.


• Assists dentist using 4 handed dentistry.


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  Organizes operatories assuring adequate and appropriate supplies and equipment.


• Maintains standards of asepsis and follows safety guidelines.


• Familiar with OSHA Guidelines.

Qualifications:

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  High school graduate or GED equivalent


•  Previous experience in healthcare desirable


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  Computer experience desirable

Location(s): Cadillac

Employment Type:  Full-time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full Benefits

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.