Dental Assistant
Job Title:
Dental Assistant
Job Code:
1502
Reports to (Title):
Practice Manager, Doctor
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Matrix to:
Regional Development Officer
Revised Date:
5.13.2017
Job Summary:
Assists dentists, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, and keep records.
Essential Functions:
The following is a summary of the essential functions for this position. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific job functions may change periodically.
Personally contribute to a culture that delivers an exceptional patient experience for every patient, every time.
Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through x-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
Follows CDC and OSHA guidelines for safety and infection control.
Completes all clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.
Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Promotes a "team first" attitude by demonstrating positive and caring relationships and communication with coworkers.
Basic Education, Training, and Experience Required:
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
CPR Card, X-ray techniques, X-ray certification
Clerical experience
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's Degree
DANB, OSHA, Coronal polishing
1-3 years of experience
Open dental, digital x-ray, ultrasonic, sterilizer, autoclave, model trimmer
Physical Requirements/Workplace Conditions:
Check the box that most appropriately describes the requirements for the position. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Max # of Pounds
Never
Occasionally (1% - 33%)
Frequently (34% - 66%)
Continuously (67% - 100%)
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Walking
N/A
X
Sitting
X
Elevated Work
N/A
X
Balance
N/A
X
Crawling
N/A
X
Crouching
N/A
X
Kneeling
N/A
X
Half-Kneeling
N/A
X
Stair Climbing
N/A
X
Step Ladder
N/A
X
Climbing
N/A
X
Bio-Hazardous Materials Exposure (bloodborne pathogens)
N/A
X
Hazardous Materials Exposure (chemical)
N/A
X
Latex Exposure
N/A
X
Non-Climate controlled environmental exposure
N/A
X
Vision Requirements
Near (20 in. or less)
N/A
X
Far (20 ft. or more)
X
Color Vision Required
Yes/No
No