What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant I position at Family Health Care?
Job Summary:
To provide chair side assistance to our dentists and within the current ADA Guidelines of scope of practice for a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant; act as a resource for other dental staff; and maintain dental instruments, equipment and operatories in a clean and ready for use manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists the dentist with dental procedures.
- Responsible for keeping dental instruments, equipment and operatories clean to be readily used.
- Patient preparation for dentist.
- Sets up operatories for dental procedure.
- Assists dentist using 4 handed dentistry.
- Organizes operatories assuring adequate and appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Maintains standards of asepsis and follows safety guidelines.
- Familiar with OSHA Guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Certified or Registered Dental Assistant
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Previous experience in healthcare desirable
- Computer experience desirable
Location(s): Baldwin
Employment Type: Full-time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Benefits: Full Benefits
Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Family Health Care requires all team members, including temps, contractors, interns, residents, students, etc., to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Family Health Care is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Salary : $31,800 - $40,300
