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.