Certified Dental Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to full-range dental/ or medical (as needed) services operations. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures, polices and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management and office support activities. The Certified Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance to the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and or/oral surgical procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school or equivalent, and/or completion of an approved dental assistant program.

Experience:

One year experience in a dental clinic setting.

Certification:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS).

Current and valid Radiology Certification.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Certifications:

Coronal polishing; Topical Anesthesia; Sealant Placement

Experience:

Two years experience in a dental setting

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Bi-lingual-English/Spanish