Dental Assistant I

Job Responsibilities

Assist Doctor with Dental Procedures : Monitor patients, including those on nitrous oxide or narcotics. Take blood pressure and pulse. Monitor respiration, mucosal color and consciousness. Use suction devices, water spray, cotton rolls and holders; retract cheek and tongue. Assist with the management and calming of patients. Use papoose boards and mouth props. Reassure anxious patients. Prepare local anesthetic. Apply and remove plaque disclosure. Mix restorative material, take primary impression using correct disinfection method appropriate to material. Pour impression and trim to suit patient.

Patient Records : Record pertinent patient information in electronic dental record. May also serve as a scribe for the dentists in situations where the dentist is otherwise occupied in the direct care of the patient. When functioning in this capacity, the assistant will not be engaged in direct patient care and will serve only as the recorder of the specific comments directed by the dentist for inclusion in the medical record, without interpretation or modification.

Radiology : Take and develop X-rays, including panorex, bite wing, occlusal film and cephs. Maintain X-ray processor.

Patient Assistance : Anticipate, greet, and seat patient. Instruct patient about pre and post-operative needs and issues. Instruct patient in oral hygiene and fluoride treatment.

Equipment Preparation : Assemble trays, maintain hand pieces, and stock each room. Set up, clean and disinfect operatory.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Dental Assistant Technical or Vocational Education

Current CPR Certification

Radiology License

Preferred : Directly related experience

Preferred : Nitrous Oxide Certification

Primary Location

Location C

Schedule

Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Department

Dentistry

Employee Status

Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

Market Leading Benefits Including

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic / Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type