Dental Assistant

Provide four-handed chairside assistance and oral surgical assistance to dental residents and students. Prepare surgical operatory, set-up for procedures under IV sedation, and assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Take digital intra-oral and extra oral radiographic imaging (e.g. bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic views in digital/plate/sensor formats). Review radiographs, within guidelines. Process and route imaging related materials. Greet, screen and direct patients. Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination. Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment; maintain quality/safety standards; ensure adherence to infection control protocol

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Associate's Degree Dental Hygiene

Required Experience:

2+ years of related experience. Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program and 1-2 years of related experience including oral surgery experience with IV sedation/general anesthesia.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures. Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Certification as a Dental Assistant. Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).