Dental Assistant

## Description

**Position Summary**

The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting our busy dental practice by preparing patients for dental procedures, assisting dentists and hygienists during treatments, and ensuring a clean, safe and organized clinical environment. This position is responsible for sterilizing instruments, setting up treatment rooms, exposing and processing dental x-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records.

**Essential Functions**

• Prepare patients for dental examinations and procedures.
• Assist dentists during treatments and respond to dental or medical emergencies when necessary.
• Assist dental hygienists with procedures as needed.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays, and ensure operatory readiness.
• Expose and process dental x-rays while maintaining x-ray equipment.
• Record treatment information and update patient dental and medical histories in records accurately.
• Provide postoperative care instructions and educate patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Take preliminary impressions for study casts and fabricate temporary restorations as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment compliant with infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide excellent patient care and support clinic efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the dental team and overall patient experience.

## Qualifications
**Education**

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program

**Licensure**

• Dental x-ray certification required
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties (QDA) preferred

**Training and Experience**

• Prior experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• AHA CPR-BLS required