Dental Assistant

Major duties

• Perform routine and specialty dental care
• Affords assistance in complex procedures in specialty dentistry under general supervision
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of instruments - materials - and standardized dental procedures in the specialty areas of oral surgery - endodontics - and implant dentistry
• Assist the Dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision
• Provides assistance to customers regarding any questions or concerns - providing service recovery as needed
• Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
• Passes instruments safely - accurately - and efficiently
• Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
• Accomplish all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols
• Affords assistance in specialized dental procedures - such as oral surgery - endodontics - periodontics - and dental implants
• Prepares for and assists in Operating Room when necessary - observing Operating Room protocols
• Dental Imaging - images are characterized by diagnostic quality accurately oriented and exposed
• Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized - and retakes are minimized
• Completes Imaging requests within the desired time frame
• Uses proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories
• Affords assistance in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
• Affords assistance in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records
• Maintains awareness of patient condition during treatment - being alert for signs of physical distress

Total Rewards

• Work Schedule: 7:30am- 4pm Monday- Friday
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position