Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR Basic Life Support certification.
• Registered Dental Assistant credential.
• Proof of immunization records dated within the last six months.
• One year of current front office experience.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with the public and students.
• Ability to multitask.
• Flexibility with scheduling and duties.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science.
• Certified Dental Assistant credential, including having taken the National Board Dental Assisting Examination.
• Dental assisting experience, including chair-side assisting, sterilization, and preparation.
• Experience with dental software packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform Dental Hygiene Clinic reception duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and registering patients.
• Manage patient records.
• Assist with screening potential dental hygiene patients.
• Maintain supply inventory records.
• Receive and store clinic supplies.
• Facilitate students during assigned internal rotations.
• Provide support services to Dental Hygiene Department faculty, including copying and collating documents.
• Prepare and send patient referrals as needed.
• Keep all Dental Hygiene Clinic areas, including the Prep Area, Dental Materials Lab, and Radiology Clinic, clean and organized.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for dental supplies and chemicals used in the department.
• Evaluate and initiate requests for services, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate the annual college inventory process.
• Facilitate the property removal process.
• Assist the Dental Hygiene Program Director and faculty with planning and administering fiscal and operational activities in the Dental Hygiene Clinical area.
• Analyze, recommend, and assist the Program Director in resolving clinic business operational problems and patient complaints.
• Attend yearly training seminars.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.