Certified Dental Assistant

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Your job is more than a job.

• Assist dentists by holding instrument trays and handing them specific tools.
• Perform minor procedures independently such as rubber cup prophylaxis, supragingival polishing, rubber dam placement, fitting crowns and bands, as per guidance by the Dental Practice Act.
• Collect patient data regarding tooth problems, known allergies, past medical history, and other information required by the dentist.
• Greets patients who come into the office and answers incoming phone calls to schedule appointments.
• Prepare patient rooms by cleaning up after patients leave and preparing instrument trays; also prepare patients by helping them get into position for their dental examinations and monitor vital signs during dental treatment.
• Assist the dentist with patient care during dental cleanings, restorative treatment, orthodontic treatments, and oral surgeries.
• Sterilize all tools used by the dentist between patient exams and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Perform X‑rays of patients’ teeth, following all proper safety procedures and obtaining images and impressions.
• Advise and educate patients on proper dental care, oral hygiene practices, postoperative instructions, and maintaining healthy‑tooth diets.
• Record notes for patient files and transcribe notes from the dentist into the files.
• Observe all HIPAA rules by protecting patient privacy.
• Maintain the supply inventory by ordering X‑ray safety equipment, sterilization solutions, dental tools, and exam room supplies as necessary.

2 years of clinical experience in General Dentistry or 3 years of clinical experience in Orthodontics.

Preferred: 2 years of clinical Pediatric Dentistry.

Minimum

Required:

High School Diploma.

Preferred:
Dental assistant certification from an accredited program.

Required:

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.

Required:

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA).

Preferred:
Dental Aiding National Boards Certification (DANB).

• Expanded duty dental assisting certification.
• X‑ray certification.

Days (United States of America).

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.