Dental Assistant

POSITION TITLE: DENTAL ASSISTANT

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Diploma in approved dental assisting program with expanded duty functions

• Certification of radiation (preferred)

• Able to work in harmony with other dental staff

• Able to write routine reports and correspondence

• Able to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• BLS (provided by SCHC within 6 months of hire)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide chair-side assistance in the practice of sit-down four-handed dentistry.

• Exposing and developing dental radiographs.

• Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.

• Performing supplies inventory.

• Cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and treatment areas.

• Ensure safe operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements.

• Performing associated laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of models, fabrication of custom trays, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None