Dental Assistant Certified (Ft/Pt/Prn)

Job Description Job Description Please Note Although you are submitting an employment application and resume for this job on Indeed or Zip Recruiter, you will still need to put in an employment application and resume at NEON. Please visit our website at https://www.neonhealth.org/employment -opportunities . General Duties Under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Certified Dental Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for outpatients and a safe environment of minimal stress.

The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist, instructs dental patients how to properly care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. The Certified Dental Assistant also performs advanced intra-oral procedures that are determined by the State of Ohio Dental Board with proper certification and current pit & fissure sealants & coronal polishing. Education High School Diploma GED Certification Dental Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited program Minimum Qualifications Radiograph License CPR One year or more experience as a Dental Assistant Able to occasionally work extended clinic hours Willingness to travel to various Health Center locations, if required Technical Skills Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook applications Familiarity with accessing electronic dental records and digital x-rays Ability to learn NextGen Practice Management System and Electronic Health Record applications Ability to learn XVWeb Application