Position Summary

Advance Community Health is need of additional Dental Assistants to join our wonderful team of dental professionals. Under the direct supervision of a dentist, assists with oral surgery and other procedures. Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Hands necessary tools and equipment and aids during treatment. May record findings, change barriers, or sterilize equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Chairside Experience
• Assist dental providers during oral exam and treatment. 
• Seat and prepare patients for the provider staff. Obtain pertinent information and assist in any procedures necessary. 
• Maintain dental instruments and equipment, including hand pieces, autoclave, x-ray equipment, compressor, and suction units. 
• Clean and maintain dental operatories and lab. 
• Assure that clinic operatories are stocked with adequate supplies. Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed. 
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Pour and trim models, fabricate custom trays, bite rims, etc.
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Take Dental x-rays
• Delivers patient personal oral care instructions

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Education and Experience

• Associates degree required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years related experience as a dental assistant.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.

Preferred Skills

• Fluent in English and Spanish - written and verbal communications.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.