Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant performs many tasks including scheduling appointments, record-keeping, taking X-rays and assisting dentists with patients. Some states allow Dental Assistants to perform some dental procedures, such as applying sealant and fluoride. Dental Assistants work under the direction of a licensed dentist to complete lab work and prep materials for the dentist to use during procedures.• Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials. • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. • Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. • Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments. • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth. • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances. • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. • Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. • Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. • Keep management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems. • Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company. • Follow all relevant company policies and procedures. • Perform other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations • Registered Dental Assistant required. Education, Experience, and/or Training • Experience working as Dental Assistant preferred. • High school diploma or equivalent required. #J-18808-Ljbffr