Dental Assistant

Southwest Community Health Center Inc•Bridgeport, CT

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The dental assistant is responsible for assisting the Dentist in the clinical care of a patient and for maintaining the dental equipment as outlined by the Dental Standards of Clinical Practice. All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

One to two years prior dental experience preferred
DANB Radiation Health and Safety or an equivalent state approved program
CPR/BLS Certified
ICE certification required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate
High School Diploma or Business Institute Certificate and Certification from accredited dental assisting program

Responsibilities

Assists the Dentist chair side, including passing and receiving of instruments, oral evacuation and retraction and preparation of materials.
Takes x-rays under direction of Dentist.
Provides coverage for support staff as needed.
Organizes treatment room for each patient, including instruments, records, radiographs, and lab work.
Conducts blood pressure and health history information as needed.
Disinfects treatment room and operates equipment in accordance with OSHA, ADA, and CDC infection control guidelines.
Audits supplies monthly and documents as needed.
Maintains and monitors laboratory procedures and cases.
Disinfects and sterilizes instruments according to CDC/OSHA/ADA standards.
Changes dental solutions as outlined in Standards of Clinical Practice Book and maintains record manual.
Responsible for equipment care and maintenance.
Defrosts refrigerator monthly and records, keeping records in chart.
Updates MSDS book and Q.A. manual.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Dental Director or Dentist