Dental Assistant

RDA/CDA

The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties for client dental offices. The Dental Assistant works chair side as dentists examines and treats patients; making patient comfortable, prepare them for treatment and obtain dental records.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Dental Assistant is expected to practice safe and ethical care within the scope of his/her profession. The Dental Assistant should understand his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Seat patients, adjust chairs, drape patients
• Hands instruments and materials to dentist
• Keeps patients mouth dry and clear by using suction and other devices
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment
• Prepares tray setups for dental procedures
• Instructs patients on postoperative and general dental care
• Prepares material for making impressions and restorations
• Expose radiographs
• Process dental x-ray film as directed
• Maintains dental supply inventory
• Participate with conversation of dental resources
• Assist with education patients with oral hygiene, plaque control, post-operative instructions
• Adheres to all department/facility policies
  

  Essential Functions:

• Must have working knowledge of techniques, theory and practice of dental assisting
• Must have current knowledge in caring for patients in different developmental stages throughout the life cycle
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate medical equipment
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
• Consistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities needs and patient needs are met.
• To comply with all client facilities policies, procedures and practices
  Working Conditions:
  The Dental Assistant must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions, such as noise, infectious/communicable diseases, blood and blood borne disease.

Qualifications:
RDA preferred
CDA with extensive experience accepted
Must have x-ray license
One year full time experience as a Dental Assistant
Current CPR
Proficient in four handed dentistry

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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