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Dental AssistantApply NowSave JobJob SavedJob IDREQ108702FACILITYUnity Dental Group - RidgewayLOCATIONRochester, New YorkSUMMARYUnder supervision of Dentist or manager, functions as a dental chair assistant and office assistant. And, can perform additional tasks as is allowed under NYS law for Licensed Dental AssistantsSTATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Dental Group - RidgewayDEPARTMENT: DentalSCHEDULE: DaysATTRIBUTES
Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Requires critical thinking skills
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in mandatory radiation safety training and maintains compliance with all safety procedures.
Prepares patient for Dentist by seating and draping the patient then adjusting the chair to a convenient angle.
Reviews patient record if available and, using standard practices and procedural instructions, determines and lays out any instruments and materials that will be needed.
Transfer instruments and perform 4 handed dentistry for the general dental assistant.
Mixes filling compounds using standard practice or Dentist preference
Places and positions suction tubes in patient’s mouth using standard practice and following Dentist’s instructions.
Takes x-rays of patients mouth as directed by Dentist
Takes pre-impressions for dentures of all types as directed for use by technician to duplicate original configuration.
May require light physical activity (i.e. bending, reaching, lifting)
Schedules patients, determining time intervals according to type of work to be performed
Maintains patient records making updates and notations as necessary.
Participates in orientation meetings for potential patients conducted by Dentist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Non certified Dental Assistants are expected to be actively working toward certification as is feasible given the training and testing schedules, and will keep their supervisor informed of their progressMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors
Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
Completion of a NYS approved Dental Assistant Licensure Qualifying Program preferred.
EDUCATIONTrade Certificate/Program Completion (Required)Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranApply Now
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