What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Absolute Staffers?
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Our client, a federal agency in Devens, MA, has an IMMEDIATE NEED for qualified DENTAL ASSISTANTS to serve their community. This is a great opportunity to be an insider and get a jump on first knowledge of federal government employment opportunities for your role, far in advance of outside applicants.
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Key Duties of Dental Assistant:
- Assists Dental Officer in dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
- Perform and develop intra-oral x-rays.
- Preparation and perform endodontic procedures.
- Clerical duties, to include documentation in the adults in custody health records.
- Infection control procedures to include autoclaving.
- Retrieve patient's records and escorts patients to proper dental specialty section; seats and prepares patient for attending Dental Officer.
- Assists Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications.
- Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates oral cavity, and operates aspirator.
- Observes patient's responses and assists patient for dismissal from the Dental Clinic.
- Gives instructions for subsequent dental appointments.
- Makes necessary entries on dental treatment records (both electronic and paper records).
- Prepares dental treatment room for the next patient.
- Assists in the treatment of emergency cases.
- Provides dental health education.
- Dental prophylaxis.
- Dental screening examination.
- Preparation of patients for periodontal surgery
Qualifications of Dental Assistant:
- Dental Assistants shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school
- Must have a valid MA certification
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
Work Details for Medical Assistant:
- Location: Devens, MA
- Status: Contract
- Shift: Monday Through Friday between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm
Job Types: Full time, Contract
