What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at ADAPT Community Network?
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in providing dental services and treatments to persons served. Helps to maintain the clinic and equipment in a sanitary condition and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assistant will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares dental patient rooms for daily treatment.
- Assists dentists and dental hygienist with procedures as required.
- Sanitizes work surfaces in patient rooms and laboratory.
- Sterilizes instruments and stores them appropriately.
- Processes x-rays and files them in patients’ charts.
- Notifies supervisor of equipment that needs to be repaired or serviced and supplies that need to be ordered.
- Maintains professional contacts with outside dental laboratories that process work for clinic.
- Interacts professionally and in a courteous manner with other agency departments, persons served and their families.
- Participates in in-service training programs within department.
- Keeps abreast of changes in field.
- Directs all important situations, inquiries and concerns to appropriate person.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED and some technical dental training beyond High School
- At least one year of related experience is required and preferably with the MR/DD population
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- New York State Dental Assistant Certification preferred but not required
ADAPT Community Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADAPT Community Network does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
