Dental Assistant Apprentice

Dental Assistant Apprentice

The Dental Assistant Apprentice will complete our Jordan Valley assisting program, as well as actively participate in patient care under the supervision of Jordan Valley staff. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the assistant will work as a Jordan Valley dental assistant for two years.

Key responsibilities include :

• Completes all assignments as directed by instructor.
• Attends all classes, labs, meetings or events required as a Dental Assistant Apprentice.
• Preparation of tray set-up, sterilization of instruments.
• Passage and receipt of instruments.
• Document treatment related information in patients electronic chart.
• Mixing cements, amalgam, and impression materials.
• Oral evacuation and retraction.
• Exposing and developing of dental radiographs.
• Seating, preparing, and dismissing patients.
• Taking blood pressure and oral temperature.
• Operatory preparation and clean-up.
• Inventory control.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Taking patient medical history.
• Familiar with and follows OSHA standards.

Benefits overview :

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Health Requirements :

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

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