What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ortho Dental Assistant position at Choice Healthcare Services?
Overview
Dental Assistant
Summary:The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Colorado dental standards.
At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:
- Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
- Professional and personal growth
- Experienced leadership support
- Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
- Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists the doctor in procedures
- Takes x-rays
- Instructs patients on oral hygiene
- Sterilizes instruments
- Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
- Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Required Certificates or Licenses:
- Colorado X-Ray certification
- Current BLS certification
