Licensed Dental Assistant
Full Time
$25.00/hour USD
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares patients for treatment and examination by seating the patient, adjusting the chair at a convenient angle and draping the patient
Reviews patient's record to determine what instruments and material will be needed and lays them out
Passes instruments and materials to the dentist upon request
Provides oral suction, retraction and other assistance during oral surgery
Removes excess cement after permanent crown cementation
Fits and cements temporary crowns
Places post-extraction and periodontal dressings
Placement and litigation of arch wires
May perform coronal polishing of the teeth
Takes x-rays of teeth and jaws and develops the film
Mixes cements, silver amalgams and impression materials
Takes pre-impressions for dentures
Tests pulp vitality
May dry canals previously opened by the dentist with absorbent points
Provides routine post-operative instructions to patients
Sterilizes instruments, utensils, dressings and equipment
Maintains patient records by indicating the type of work performed
Procures charts and records needed by the dentist
Schedules patients, inventories supply, and orders routine supplies as needed
Other job duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CDA/LDA License Required: Yes
Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location