Dental Assistant

This position is responsible for performing duties which assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and hygienists in the care and treatment of patients.

General responsibilities

• Provides knowledgeable assistance to the treating dentist.
• Performs/conducts a variety of routine and non-routine technical procedures while providing direct chair-side assistance to the treating dentist.
• At the direction of the treating dentist, takes intra-oral and pantographic x-ray films of dental patients.
• Takes dental impressions.
• Responsible for cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment used in procedures. Maintains organized tray set-ups for the treating dentist. Assures the sterile condition of treatment rooms.
• Assumes responsibility for initial dental laboratory needs.
• Performs required laboratory work; trims and pours diagnostic models; makes custom trays, fabricates temporaries, base plates and templates for crown and bridgework; writes laboratory prescriptions; prepares models for mailing to outside laboratory technicians.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Completion of an accredited program preferred. Must have radiology certification.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Ability to evaluate patients response to care through observation.
• Ability to professionally handle patient complaints