Dental Assistant

Purpose of the job

Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, pediatric and periodontic treatment as provided in general dentistry. Has clinic maintenance and record keeping duties

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed an Accredited Dental Assisting course or 1 year of dental chairside experience.
• Dental Assistant National Board Certificate (CDA) preferred but not required
• Must be a self-starter. Able to work without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and medical/dental terminology.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Must be able to complete Indian Health Service (his) x-ray competency evaluation.
• Must be able to provide age- specific care to patients of all age levels
• Must pay attention to detail and assume responsibility for tasks assigned.

Essential functions

• Seat patients in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, and reviews their dental records.
• Sterilize, disinfect instruments and dental equipment.
• Provides post-operative instructions and provides oral health care education.
• Prepare materials for dental procedures per manufacturers instruction.