Dental Assistant

Overview

This employee provides advanced remediable intra-oral dental tasks/procedures during examination and treatment of patients. Performs clinical support functions essential for the operation of a dental clinic. Performs related duties as required.

• Provide four-handed assistance to dentist or dental hygienist during dental treatment.
• Examine, chart, and assist with dental procedures as directed.
• Expose, process, and mount dental radiographs; pour and trim study models; place sealants; place restorative materials (metallic and non-metallic).
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and operatory cleanliness; sterilize instruments and maintain instruments in treatment trays.
• Assist with clinic inventory and ensure laboratory work is returned; prepare records and reports.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments; provide oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Convey procedures, situations, and policies to patients and staff clearly; write legibly and concisely in English.

• Equivalency of a high school diploma plus training or three years of experience as a chairside Dental Assistant.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have a Dental Assistant Radiographer License from the Ohio State Dental Board.

• Probationary Period:
  Four months.
• Supervision Exercised:
  None.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration

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