What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Distinctive Home Care?
Overview
Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of healthcare to serve military installations across the United States. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and support for each one of our clients.
Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire full time Dental Assistant to work at the military hospital at the David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA.
Responsibilities
In this position Dental Assistants will perform duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic or periodontal treatment. Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information.
* Certification or associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.* All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radio graphic film quality; radio graphic techniques ; darkroom and processing; filming mounting.* Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgery, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and scheduled patient for treatment.* Sterilizes instruments, materials and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.* Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes structures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands and wedges
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Degree: Certificate or Associate Degree. Education: Successful completion of a one of the following: o Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic. o Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months. All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and, digital radiographic processing techniques. Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75. Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.
EEOC Statement
EEOC Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
