Dental Assistant in Training

PURPOSE: To train on site and learn how to provide four-handed assistance to the Dentist and to assist the dental staff with quality care for health center patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will be taught on site with a trainer, at radiology classes, through online programs to learn to provide:

•Clinical assisting.

•Maintaining instruments and machinery.

•Proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments and handpieces.

•Be current on new requirements for sterilization and maintenance.

•Inventory supplies.

•Maintaining stocked dental supplies.

•Accompany patients to/from waiting area.

•Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

•Water line maintenance and flushing as needed.

•Operatory infection control

•Utilize patient mouth rinse prior to any procedures.

•Verify patient’s medications and health history, advise dentist.

36 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Take and pass Radiology certification test, CPR certified, successful completion of Infection Control course, must acquire MA Dental Assistant license within 6 months of hire