Dental Assistant

Position Title : Dental Assistant

Location : Marin City

Department : Dental

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Chief Dental Officer

Revised Date : 12-2017

Qualifications :

Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will provide dental treatment to patients of Marin City Health & Wellness Center (MCHWC). The Dental Assistant must communicate well, be able to establish rapport with patients and their families and be sensitive to the needs of the Marin City community and Southern Marin residents. The Dental Assistant must also be familiar with the goals and objectives of MCHWC generally, and it's dental program and services specifically, and expresses genuine enthusiasm and commitment for its success. The Dental Assistant must be willing to learn new procedures and terminology consistent with current dental techniques and technology and be knowledgeable and sufficiently skilled in all phases of assistance as outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Be proficient in all phases of 4 handed dental assisting for prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, preventative, restorative and diagnostic procedures.
• Be familiar with dental terminology, medication and the instruments used during the above procedures.
• Perform expanded duties to the extent the law permits.
• Clean and sterilize instruments after treatment.
• helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

Supervisory Responsibility : N / A

Qualification Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

Language Skill :

Reasoning ability :

Equipment / Machinery : Fax machine, copier, computer, telephone, EHR system, sterilization equipment and other software and instruments as required.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements :

Work Environment :

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

I have read, understand, and voluntarily commit myself to the general guidelines contained in this document. I also understand that this is only a basic description of my job, and it does not, nor is it intended to, outline all of the specifics of the responsibilities that I will be expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.