Registered Dental Assistant

Position Title : Dental Assistant

Effective Date : 6 / 30 / 2022

Reports To : Owner / Dentist or Clinical Director

Status : Non-exempt, Regular, “At-will” Work Status, Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct and indirect supervision, the dental assistant will assist the Dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including : prepare the patient for a procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist during dental procedures. This position will provide patient and practice support services, including, but not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Standing 80%.
• Sitting 20%.
• Moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment.
• Medical, office, and lab setting.
• Minimum moving requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.
• Exceptional hand-eye coordination and control in order to use dental implements for exams, to provide dentist assistance, and mix and / or place materials on dental tools, products, and in mouths.
• Frequent client and inter-office personnel interaction as this position is chair-side to the dentist and heavily dependent on excellent customer interaction.
• Near Vision—The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for mixing and placing materials on tools and in mouths.
• Potential occupational exposure to trace amounts of nitrous oxide and / or x-rays.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

REQUIREMENTS :

around blood and unpleasant smells.

maybe asked to assist in other areas of the office.

in work-related documents.

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