Dental Assistant - Adult Outpatient Pavilion - Days

Job Overview The Dental Assistant works in conjunction with the Clinic Director and Residents in providing good quality dental care in the Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery Outpatient Clinics. The Dental Assistant assists and provides care to high risk and/or medically compromised patients undergoing procedures and to prepare for and clean up after the procedures. Responsibilities Assist and provide care to high risk and/or medically compromised patients undergoing procedures. Prepare for procedures and clean up after procedures. Perform functions outlined in the job description independently. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire Certified Dental Assistant by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment Current Dental Assistant Certification preferred Experience Required 2 year Dental Assistant experience that included: use of dental terminology, use of dental equipment, chair-side assistance, dental sterilization techniques, setup and break down of dental sterilization areas and treatment rooms Experience Preferred N/A Education / Training Required High School Diploma or equivalent Education / Training Preferred Radiation Safety Course with certification of successful completion (preferred prior to hire) Graduate of an on-site Dental Assistant Training or Dental Assistant Program Independent Action Perform functions outlined in job description independently. Additional Position Requirements Schedules, including hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities Prolonged standing Prolonged sitting Frequent bending Walking (distance) Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive motion Other: Visual inspections Mental/Sensory Requirements Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional Requirements Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Statement EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. #J-18808-Ljbffr