Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental
Location: Alexander Park
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm
SUMMARY
As a Dental Assistant, your ability to anticipate needs, maintain a sterile office environment and keep accurate records greatly contributes to the success of the dentist and the satisfaction of the patient.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participates in mandatory radiation safety training and maintains compliance with all safety procedures.
* Prepares patient for Dentist by seating and draping the patient then adjusting the chair to a convenient angle.
* Reviews patient record if available and, using standard practices and procedural instructions, determines and lays out any instruments and materials that will be needed.
* Transfers instruments and performs 4‑handed dentistry for the general dental assistant. Mixes filling compounds using standard practice or Dentist preference.
* Places and positions suction tubes in patient’s mouth using standard practice and following Dentist’s instructions.
* Takes x-rays of patients mouth as directed by Dentist.
* Takes pre‑impressions for dentures of all types as directed for use by technician to duplicate original configuration.
* Maintains patient records making updates and notations as necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $18.10 - $20.00
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