Position Summary :
Support the clinical operation of the services by performance of a variety of clinical and clerical tasks related to patient care.
Education, License & Cert :
High school graduate and knowledge of dental office procedures, clinic routine and techniques used in assisting dentists and hygienists in a dental clinic.
Experience :
- Three (3) years experience providing dental assistant services is preferred.
- Ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population
- Past experience in providing services to culturally diverse populations is desirable.
Essential Functions :
- Assists Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the examination and treatment of patients.
- Aids at chair side by performing clinical procedures such as retractions on patient’s tongue and cheek and manipulating suction equipment to keep patient’s mouth free of water and debris.
- Chart dental defects and other information as given by the Dentist or Dental Hygienist.
- Sterilizing, handling and tending dental instruments. Proper use of PPE and following Infection Control guidelines as per CDC / Joint Control guidelines.
- Placing / exposing intra / extra oral radiographs.
- Participates in the maintenance of variety of records, including records of appointments, clinical records of patients’ condition, treatments administered, records of dental supplies and equipment.
- Assist with the ordering of supplies and equipment and assists in the delivery of supplies to clinical sites and maintains related records.
- Performs a variety of tasks in order to maintain the clinic, disposal of used materials, replacement of soiled linen and used supplies.
- Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
- Assist in monitoring proper sterilization and equipment maintenance procedures
Other Duties :
Other duties as assigned
Pay Range $18.55-$29.40 / hr
19 days ago