Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant will perform a variety of technical duties to assist in the examination and treatment of patients: perform related duties involved in the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment and supplies.

Education:

* Minimum High School graduate or equivalent.
* Graduate from a dental assistant school required.

Experience: Requires one (2) years of experience as a dental assistant.

Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

* Good oral and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
* Capable of performing in an environment with numerous interruptions.
* Ability to operate a computer.
* Knowledge and understanding of dental procedures, terminology and techniques.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: CPR; Nitrous Oxide Certified

Essential Functions:

* Prepares patient, sterilizes, disinfects, and logs instruments;
* Sets up instrument trays, prepares dental materials.
* Assists in the dental treatment of patients to include seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, charting examinations and treatment results on patient record.
* Assists dentist during dental procedures; prepares patient, obtains health history, vitals and consent forms.
* Handles impressions and model pour ups.
* Expose radiographs and develop.
* Monitors and records nitrous oxide treatment.
* Observes patient during procedures and alerts dentist to sudden changes in patient’s condition; administer emergency procedure as required.
* Give post-op instructions.
* Records treatment information and scans documents in patient records.
* Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleanings, polishing, fluoride varnish and fluoride.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Affinia Healthcare is a Covid-19 Vaccine Mandated Employer. All employees of Affinia Healthcare are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

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