What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant I position at Delaware Technical Community College?
Position Details
An incumbent is responsible for assisting dentist(s) and providing related clerical services in the operation of a community/educational dental clinic.
An incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, as well as clinic support services. Additional duties include exposing and processing x-rays, mixing of dental materials, maintaining instruments and equipment, obtaining accurate patient medical histories, and maintaining patient files.
An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:
1. Assists dentist during patient treatment procedures. Keeps oral areas clean by using suction devices, water sprays, and retraction. Passes instruments to dentist as needed.
2. Mixes dental materials, such as sealants, composites, amalgams, etc.
3. Exposes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
4. Sterilizes and maintains instruments and equipment, using autoclave and chemicals.
5. Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies.
6. Communicates with and supports patients to assure understanding of dental treatment processes.
7. Greets patients and answers telephones.
8. Performs related clerical work, records patient information, and maintains patient files.
9. Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of dental operative assistance procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of dental terminology, instrumentation, and materials.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for sterilization of dental instruments.
Knowledge of general office procedures.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of exposing, developing, and mounting x-rays.
Proficient keyboarding skills.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to use clerical office equipment.
Ability to perform instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance.
Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
Ability to provide assistance to dentist.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other clinic staff.
High school diploma or GED, with training as a dental assistant, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.
Posting Details
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
- First Letter of Reference
- Second Letter of Reference
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Document
- Multi Media
Salary : $15
