The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties for client dental offices. The Dental Assistant works chair side as dentists examines and treats patients; making patient comfortable, prepare them for treatment and obtain dental records. Duties and
The Dental Assistant is expected to practice safe and ethical care within the scope of his/her profession. The Dental Assistant should understand his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Seat patients, adjust chairs, drape patientsHands instruments and materials to dentistKeeps patients mouth dry and clear by using suction and other devicesSterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipmentPrepares tray setups for dental proceduresInstructs patients on postoperative and general dental carePrepares material for making impressions and restorationsExpose radiographsProcess dental x-ray film as directedMaintains dental supply inventoryParticipate with conversation of dental resourcesAssist with education patients with oral hygiene, plaque control, post-operative instructionsAdheres to all department/facility policiesEssential Functions:Must have working knowledge of techniques, theory and practice of dental assistingMust have current knowledge in caring for patients in different developmental stages throughout the life cycleAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to operate medical equipmentAbility to stand or sit for long periods of timeManual dexterity and fine motor coordinationConsistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities needs and patient needs are met.
To comply with all client facilities policies, procedures and practicesWorking Conditions:The Dental Assistant must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions, such as noise, infectious/communicable diseases, blood and blood borne disease.
RDA or CDABilingual SpanishMust have x-ray licenseOne year full time experience as a Dental AssistantCurrent CPRProficient in four handed dentistry