Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Relief

About the role

Supports dental procedures, maintains patient records, assists with radiographs, periodontal charting, and instrument setup. Performs preventative care including polishing, fluoride treatments, and patient education on oral hygiene. Ensures infection control by sterilizing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment. Assists with orthodontic tasks like taking records and fabricating retainers.

Responsibilities

• Supports dental procedures
• Maintains patient records
• Assists with radiographs, periodontal charting, and instrument setup
• Performs preventative care including polishing, fluoride treatments, and patient education on oral hygiene
• Ensures infection control by sterilizing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment
• Assists with orthodontic tasks like taking records and fabricating retainers
• May take on lead duties, managing department workflow, training staff, and acting as liaison

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDEFDA certification within 90 days
• Bilingual English/Spanish (level 10)
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology, materials, and infection control
• Manual dexterity and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with dental records, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Skills

• Supports dental procedures
• Maintains patient records
• Assists with radiographs, periodontal charting, and instrument setup
• Performs preventative care including polishing, fluoride treatments, and patient education on oral hygiene
• Ensures infection control by sterilizing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment
• Assists with orthodontic tasks like taking records and fabricating retainers
• Manages department workflow
• Trains staff
• Acts as liaison

Benefits

Role involves clinical support, record management, infection control, and team coordination to ensure quality patient care in a community-focused setting.