What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.?
POSITION TITLE: DENTAL ASSISTANT
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Diploma in approved dental assisting program with expanded duty functions
- Certification of radiation (preferred)
- Able to work in harmony with other dental staff
- Able to write routine reports and correspondence
- Able to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- BLS (provided by SCHC within 6 months of hire)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Provide chair-side assistance in the practice of sit-down four-handed dentistry.
- Exposing and developing dental radiographs.
- Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.
- Performing supplies inventory.
- Cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and treatment areas.
- Ensure safe operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements.
- Performing associated laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of models, fabrication of custom trays, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
