We ae looking Dental Assistant to provide chairside procedures in a dental clinic that serves adults and children with and without severe and persistent mental illness; performs chairside procedures; assists the dentist; provides indirect patient treatment; maintains inventory of supplies and materials; maintains equipment; performs general clerical and outreach tasks.

Responsible for assisting with dental functions by performing the following duties:

• Seat, prepare and dismiss patients as well as provide oral or written pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions.

• Perform preparatory procedures such as taking, developing and mounting X-rays.

• Take impressions.

• Prepare work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking down and cleaning as needed.

• Apply knowledge and ability regarding tray/instrument/equipment set-up, break down, management and sterilization procedures.

• Maintain the sterilization area to include cleaning instruments and restocking trays.

• Set up treatment areas for appointments.

• Maintain general dental office equipment.

• Manage new patient charts and updates.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2-4 years of dental assistant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
• Radiology Certification

Skills:

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Diplomacy
• Organization
• Time Management