Dental Assistant Job Description

Dental Assistant Job DescriptionDental Assistant Job DescriptionDental Assistant Job DescriptionThis dental assistant sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Dental Assistant Job ResponsibilitiesSupports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials passing instruments and materials performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.Dental Assistant Job DutiesPrepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area positioning instruments for dentists access suct ioning passing instruments.Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patients mouth.Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations cleaning and polishing removable appliances.Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Ensures operation of dent al equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers instructions troubleshooting malfunctions calling for repairs maintaining equipment inventories evaluating new equipment and techniques.Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies placing and expediting orders for supplies verifying receipt of supplies.Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societies.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Dental Assistant Skills and QualificationsDental Health Maintenance, Use of Dental Technology, Infection Control, Patient Services, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Health Promotion and Maint enance, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic ProceduresEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Dental Assistant Jobs and apply on now. Learn more about recruitingVideo Todays Recruiting LandscapeHow to Hire Lifelong LearnersOptimize the Job Title in your Job Description