P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

• Help us bring the highest quality of healthcare to every patient by:
• Sterilizing and laying out dental tools and instruments before scheduled procedures.
• Aiding in chair-side procedures such as keeping the operating field clear, passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, etc.
• Aiding in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Developing and mounting x-ray films.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.
• Performing dental screenings and scheduling appointments.
• Maintaining dental charts and recording findings.
• Preparing patient's schedule for escort officer.
• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• A high school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and current license or certification (where applicable) to practice in the state in which the facility is located is required.
• Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.