Dental Assistant
Summary
Provides chairside support in a hospital-based dental clinic, including patient histories, charting, radiographs, instrument sterilization, room setup, and assisting during treatment.
Highlights
- Experience
- 1-2 years as an RDA
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- License Required
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Certifications
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Job Summary: To provide chairside support to Dentists and Residents in the hospital based dental clinic in accordance with hospital policy.
Responsibilities:
· Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.
· Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested.
· Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies.
· Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
· Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs.
· Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
· Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist.
· Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience: Work as a Dental Assistant in either a clinic or private practice office setting. 1-2 years of experience as an RDA.
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Licenses / Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF). Current CPR certification preferred.
Other: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines. Possess a professional and positive attitude.