Dental Assistant

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the dental treatment of patients, including seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, and mixing filling and impression materials.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for specific dental procedures.
• Aiding in the preparation of cast models by preparing required materials, taking impressions of teeth, and pouring and trimming models.
• Taking and downloading oral radiographs used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Recording treatment results on patient’s dental record; instructing patients in the care of teeth and appliances; providing instructional materials as required.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Requisitioning dental supplies and equipment.
• Performing routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Performing other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a dental practice or completion of an accredited, approved Dental Assistant program;
• Bilingual preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and co-workers;
• Basic Computer Skills demonstrating specifically basic skills in word, excel, inter office email systems.