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