Dental Assistant

Job Summary:
The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.

- Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.

- Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.

- Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.

- Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.

- Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.

- Perform routine dental laboratory work.

- Orders dental and office supplies

- Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.

- Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.

- Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.
Requirements
Education:

- High School Diploma or GED Certificate

- Completion of accredited program in dental assisting

- EDDA Certification preferred
Skills:

- Basic computer knowledge.