Travel Dental Assistant - $1,117 per week in Middletown, CT

Job Title: Dental Assistant Profession: Dental Assistant Specialty: Staff Augmentation Duration: 9 months Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Not specified Certifications: Not specified Must-Have: Not specified Description: Performs instrument exchange procedures for operative dentistry. Assists in general dentistry, pedodontics, prosthetics, orthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. Prepares dental restorative and prosthetic materials. Assists in oral surgery as required. Ensures compliance with infection control and sterilization regulations. Ability to take digital X-rays. Competent with electronic dental health records. Prepares and performs daily maintenance of major equipment. Maintains equipment and supply inventories. Schedules appointments. Prepares a variety of requests for individual diagnostic testing. Illustrates proper preventive dental hygiene to individuals. Assures completeness and accuracy of dental medical records. Prepares reports and correspondence. May participate in dental health information programs. May pour molds when necessary. May act as triage and/or receptionist for incoming telephone calls. Performs related duties as required.