SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Dental Supervisor and in collaboration with the Dental Administrator. Must possess the ability to assist the dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Provide knowledgeable assistance to the treating dentist.
Assume responsibility for initial dental laboratory needs.
Initiate and maintain diagnostic and treatment records.
Performs and/or conducts a variety of routine and non-routine technical procedures while providing direct chair-side assistance to the treating dentist.
Takes intra-oral, and pantographic x-ray films of dental patients at the direction of the treating dentist.
Places and removes temporary crowns, take dental impressions, and places dental and conditioning materials at the direction of the treating dentist.
Performs required laboratory work, trims and pours diagnostic models, fabricates temporaries, baseplates and templates for crown and bridge work, writes laboratory prescription, prepares models for mailing to outside laboratory technicians.
Regular and prompt attendance at work.
Required to walk, stand (for extended period of time), crouch, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.
Cleans and maintains equipment used in procedures, maintains organized tray set-up for the treating dentist, and assures the sterile condition of rooms.
Maintains a courteous, helpful and conscientious attitude in dealing with co-workers and patients and their families ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
All other duties assigned.
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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Certificate as a Dental Assistant from a college or technical school preferred. Must be X-Ray certified. Customer service experience required. Three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
