Dental Assistant Ii

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Center Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions. The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological. The Dental assistant MUST have a certification to conduct x-rays.

• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
• Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider’s use.
• Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.
• Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.
• Taking X-Rays of patients’ teeth.
• Taking impressions of patients’ teeth.
• Make appointments, answering telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.
• Collecting and recording patient health histories, take blood pressure, pulse, and weight/height.
• Deliver patient oral care instructions.
• Complete Dental Charting on software.
• Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for following day.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks for office setting and/or mobile unit
• Assist with front desk duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment and maintaining quality control standards.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, contact patients for follow-up.
• Provide positive attitude and behavior.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expanded Function license
• License to operate X-Ray equipment in state of Maryland.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Dental/Clinical environment
• Dental/Clinical environment; Possibility of exposure to chemicals and infectious body fluids e.g., HPV, HIV, HEP C, HSV.
• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Conduct background check for services rendered on school premises
• Mobile Dentistry