Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.
• Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.
• Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.
• Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.
• Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.
• Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.
• Perform routine dental laboratory work.
• Orders dental and office supplies
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.
• Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of accredited program in dental assisting
• EDDA Certification preferred

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.