Location: all cities,LA, USA
General Summary of duties: Responsible for assisting the Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. Responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
Supervision Exercised: None
Essential Functions:
Patient Management
Treatment room Management and Sterilization
Records Management
Inventory Management
Office Participation
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma; Graduate of an ADA accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred; Coursework in dental instruments and procedures; Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., x-ray requirements, OSHA training, etc.); Legible handwriting for notations in patient charts; Computer skills desired; Commitment to continuing education for career development. Must be EDDA certified