Dental Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care and office duties, working chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair preparing them for treatment.

Monday - Thursday Hours and Saturdays

TASKS:

1. Set up instrument trays, prepares materials;

2. Escort patient into dental examination room;

3. Preparing the patient for treatment by seating patient, obtaining records and applying protective garb;

4. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients;

5. Preparing instruments, materials to be used;

6. Take digital dental x-rays;

7. Assists during dental procedures by handing instruments and other supplies, suctioning, irrigating, etc. as instructed by the Dentist;

8. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies;

9. Decontaminate, scrubbing, packaging, and sterilizing all instruments;

10. Take alginate impressions and pouring models

11. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs;

12. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist;

13. Clean patient area of dental treatment room, removing instruments and supplies, discard disposable supplies and instruments, and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient;

14. Perform autoclave cleaning and testing;

15. Ensures that patient records are kept confidential consistent with the Health Center policies and procedures and HIPAA standards; monitors HIPAA compliance within the work environment;

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED, plus prior experience in a dental office or health care setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: TBD

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person