Supervisor
Director of Dental
Department
Dental
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$16.00 - $18.00
Schedule
Monday - Thursday, 7:30AM - 5:30PM and Friday, 7:30AM - 11:30AM
Work Location
In Person
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides dental assistance services.
Takes and records vital signs and other basic patient information.
Sets up the appropriate instrument tray for dental procedures.
Assists the dentist chair-side during dental procedures.
Takes and develops dental x-rays per dentist instruction.
Conducts preventive maintenance on the dental x-ray processor, hand pieces, and other dental equipment as necessary.
Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments in operatories.
Mixes impression materials and cements.
Performs infection control procedures in the treatment room.
Orders dental supplies as needed.
2. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
3. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
Knowledge of advanced principles of oral health promotion, prevention and motivation.
Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols.
Knowledge of dental terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Dental Practice Act.
Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public.
Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers.
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
Credentials and Experience
Required
Current unrestricted registration from the Texas Board of Dental Examiners to practice as a dental assistant in the State of Texas.
Current (CPR) Certification.
Preferred
One (1) year of practice experience as a dental assistant providing direct patient care.
Special Requirements
The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer. If the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made.