Dental Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant performs a variety of technical duties to assist in the examination and treatment of patients: perform related duties involved in the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment and supplies.

POSTION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Minimum High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a dental assistant school preferred.

Experience: Requires one (1) to three (3) years'' experience.

Skills and Abilities (which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position):

• Good oral and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Capable of performing in an environment with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental procedures, terminology and techniques.

Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver''s license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

License(s)/Certificate(s): CPR

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

• Prepares patient, sterilizes, disinfects, and logs instruments.
• Sets up instrument trays, prepares dental materials.
• Assists in the dental treatment of patients to include seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, charting examinations and treatment results on patient record.
• Assists dentist during dental procedures; prepares patient, obtains health history, vitals and consent forms.
• Handles impressions and model pour ups.
• Expose radiographs and develop.
• Monitors and records nitrous oxide treatment.
• Observes patient during procedures and alerts dentist to sudden changes in patient''s condition; administer emergency procedure as required.
• Give post-op instructions.
• Records treatment information and scans documents in patient records.
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, fluoride varnish and fluoride.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Marginal: Participates in health fairs, screenings and community outreach and education programs.

Supervises: None

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS