GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

　　The Dental Assistant facilitates delivery of dental services by the dentist, dental residents and dental hygienists.

　　PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　assists dentist/resident/hygienist during examination and treatment of patients;prepares patient for dental examination and treatment;disinfects and/or sterilizes instrumentation and equipment, sets up instrumentation, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures;takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient;exposes and processes dental diagnostic x-rays, when dentist is on site;assists dentist/resident/hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies;instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs;provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentist;maintains dental, electronic medical records;maintaining dental inventory and supports ordering/inventory control; assists in referral process;performs water testing on a regular or as needed;updates the MSDS book for incoming new dental products and revisions;ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are practiced;reviews and maintains sterilization records;scans all necessary documents into the EMR;routes telephone notes and electronic records to appropriate dentist;accesses patient portal for pertinent information;confirms authorizations for non-covered dental services;performs all duties, as requested by supervisor.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of an approved dental assistant training program, preferred. Minimum 6 months experience as a dental assistant, preferred.Basic Life Support Certification/AED, preferred.Familiarity serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, desirable.Strong ability to support busy dental program.Proficiency in oral, written and computer skills required.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　Position may require standing for extended periods of time.