Dental Assistant

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to assist our Dental team during examination and treatment of patients.

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares patient and patient room for procedures.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays.
• Prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories of patients.
• Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Develops and mounts dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Pours, trims and polishes study casts.
• Assists dentist in management of dental emergencies.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Schedules appointments, generates and closes encounters, prepares bills and receives payment for dental services, completes insurance forms, and maintains clerical records.
• Orders supplies and maintains updated inventory
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate of completion of course of study in Dental Assisting.