What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dental Assistant position at El Centro Family Health?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to full-range dental/ or medical (as needed) services operations. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures, polices and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management and office support activities. The Certified Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance to the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and or/oral surgical procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school or equivalent, and/or completion of an approved dental assistant program.
Experience:
One year experience in a dental clinic setting.
Certification:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS).
Current and valid Radiology Certification.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Certifications:
Coronal polishing; Topical Anesthesia; Sealant Placement
Experience:
Two years experience in a dental setting
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Bi-lingual-English/Spanish