What are the responsibilities and job description for the DENTAL ASSISTANT I position at Sun Life Health?
Job Details
Job Location: CG ARIZOLA - CASA GRANDE, AZ
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Mon. Wed. Thur. Fri. 7:30am - 6:30pm
Description
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Dental Assistant I perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Dentist and perform delegable functions as defined by The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB AZ).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes, and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient’s chart.
- Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.
- Assure efficiency of Dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Dentist access; suctioning and passing instruments.
- Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.
- Take and develop patient’s x-rays, as requested by Dentist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures.
- Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures.
- Obtain digital impressions, as requested by a Dentist.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalency
- X-Ray Certification required (If not certified, employee must achieve within 60 days of employment).
- Coronal Polishing certification preferred.
