Dental Assistant

Position Summary:

Assists the dentist in providing a wide variety of dental procedures.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains supplies and equipment including x-ray developers/processor and pour models.
• Works with the dentist to improve their skills to function as independently as legal regulations permit; and is scheduled to be chair-side with the dentist in the practice, therefore the position requires flexible work hours according to the needs of the department.
• Receives and prepares patients
• Charts dental records,
• Updates medical and dental histories and assists in maintaining dental records.
• Sterilizes dental instruments including hand pieces and disinfecting operatories according to established guidelines and after each patient.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required

• Training certification as a Dental Assistant preferred

• One year relevant experience preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency with a dental electronic record(EDR) strongly preferred

• Must hold current MA Licensure to practice as a Dental Assistant

• Must have a current BLS certification

• Certification in radiology is required

This position reports to the Director of Dental Services