Dental Assistant

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Dental Assistant preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Under the supervision of a dentist/orthodontist, perform medical and administrative tasks to provide

support to patients and dental services staff.

• Assist with performing assessments and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic radiographs.
• Obtain alginate impressions for diagnostic and/or intra-oral appliances.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, dataentry and patient registration; also assemble, decontaminate, sort, process and maintain dental instruments utilized throughout the facility.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies in clean working order.
• Maintain examination areas in a clean, adequately stocked and organized condition.
• Take on-call shifts when requested.