Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Perform basic chair side assisting duties, instrument and equipment maintenance, radiographic proficiency and dental supply inventory.

Major Duties And Responsibilities:

Patient Focus

• Chair side assisting duties

• Greets and seats patients

• Prepares room for treatment

• Assists Dentists

• Cleans room after treatment to prepare for next patient

Dental And Mental Health

• Take any appropriate radiograph as requested.

• Keeps instruments cleaned and maintained

• Keep dental supplies correct and on hand

• Maintain stock of dental supplies

Checking, Examining, & Recording

• Keeps maintenance log

• Maintain up to date record of supply ordering

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills And Abilities:

Education And/Or Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Graduation for a Dental Assistant Program required

• Maryland Dental Radiation Technology Certificate required

• Expanded Functional Certificate preferred

• Certification in Basic Dental Assisting required

• Two years minimum experience required