Dental Assistant II

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Communication in Spanish and English with patients and family members of various educational, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds is highly preferred.
• Possess the skills required to effectively perform all Essential Functions listed below in a timely manner.

• Essential Functions
• Ensure the safety of all staff and patients with regard to Blood and Air Borne Pathogen exposures including the prevention, mitigation, identification and timely and appropriate response to potential exposures.
• Prepare patient for the dentist including complete medical history review, note chief complaint in chart, take blood pressure and document
• Expose and develop radiographs, according to standard protocols and/or dentist orders.
• Assist dentist during oral exam and treatment.
• Maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Clean and maintain the dental operatories, sterilization and lab areas.
• Stock operatories with adequate supplies at end of each day and as needed.
• Assist dental hygienist when necessary and feasible.
• Perform front desk duties in absence of dental office assistant or as directed by Dental Director.
• Pour impressions and trim models.
• Fabricate custom trays and bite rims.
• Responsible for purchase orders and ordering of monthly expendable supplies, as directed.
• Participate in continuing education on and off site as appropriate and feasible.
• Apply sealants to teeth as designated by the dentist.
• Polish teeth following prophylaxis of teeth by the dentist and give oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Take alginate impressions as designated by the dentist.
• Fabricate temporary crowns and pack gingival string for crown impressions.

Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.