Dental Assistant (DA): Function as part of a team assigned to a clinic, outpatient facility, dental laboratory, or other healthcare arenas.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide healthcare services under the supervision of a dentist
- Provide assistive services to a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technician
- Process X-rays if certified to do so as per state regulations
- Perform expanded functions if trained with appropriate current certification
- Organize and complete business, healthcare, and insurance records as directed
- Work with patients who may be disoriented, hostile, or confused
Primary duties may include:
- Provide instrument and operative infection control
- Prepare instrument trays
- Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene and post treatment care
Qualifications:
- Complete state required Dental Assistant training
- Possess current, applicable licensure/registration as required on a state-by-state basis
- Retain X-ray certification or state registration to practice as a Dental Assistant
- Prefer other certifications such as EFDA, RFC, EFODA, or CADA/ADA; not required
- Have training infection control and use of personal protective equipment
- Must have six (6) months current experience as a DA required
- Require verbal and written skills in English
- May be required to pass a drug test, if allowed by state law
- Successfully pass a background check
Job function requirements:
- Able to stand eight (8) to 12 hours per work schedule. Able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
- Must have reliable transportation
- Dress appropriately for the healthcare setting by wearing modest attire with minimal accessories that include sturdy, closed toe shoes. Hair should be styled for the professional work environment
