Dental Assistant

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the Dentist in providing dental services to all patients by: Knowledge of dental terminology, dental materials and instruments; efficient in room set-up for restorative, oral surgery, pedo, crown, and endo a plus
• Preparing patients for dental health services and instructing them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene
• Promptly following all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort
• Taking inventory, stocking all supplies, instruments and medications and the ordering of said items
• Knowledge and proficiency of digital x-rays
• Performing required laboratory procedures, i.e., taking dental impressions, pouring plaster models, etc.
• Proficiency with using fourhanded assisting technique
• Maintaining dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times
• Maintain the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfect ion protocols per OSHA guidelines
• Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary, i.e., reception, oral surgery, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dental Director as it pertains to the Dental Department
• Maintain personnel protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personnel safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear, gloves
• To participate in in-service training, department and general staff meetings and clinics
• To have a genuine desire to improve your current skills and to actively pursue continuing educational opportunities

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant license (preferred)
  • Possession of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a dental assist training academic program, or Minimum 2 years chair side dental assistance experience (references required)
  • Evidence of current CPR certification or obtain by end of introductory period (AHC provides BLS sessions)
  • Possession of current valid Michigan identification or drivers license
  • Punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism
  • OSHA course Emergency medicine course