Dental Assistant
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ApplyDescriptionJob Summary:The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately.* Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals.* Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion.* Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment.* Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment.* Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart.* Perform routine dental laboratory work.* Orders dental and office supplies* Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities.* Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations.* Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules.RequirementsEducation:* High School Diploma or GED Certificate* Completion of accredited program in dental assisting* EDDA Certification preferredSkills:* Basic computer knowledge.