Dental Assistant, Part Time

Overview

• This opportunity is a Part-Time/1099 Contract*
• This opportunity works 20 hours Weekly*

Responsibilities

Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Dentist, provides assistance during examination and oral surgery treatment of detainees/inmates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Sterilizes instruments in the dental office. Lays out needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.

• Provides chair-side assistance by keeping operating field clear, passing instruments, and suctioning.

• Mixes restorative materials as required.

• Assists in taking intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays as requested.

• Develops and mounts x-ray films.

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic according to OSHA standards.

• Performs dental screenings and schedules appointments as necessary.

• Maintains dental charts and records dental findings.

• Schedules patients for dental appointments.

• Prepares patient's schedule for escort officer.

• Maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.

• Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program

• A minimum of (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.