What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
Role Overview
Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary dental care to patients, ensuring proper sterilization, preparation, and inventory management of dental instruments and supplies. Maintain infection control standards across patient care areas.
Responsibilities
Assist dentists and dental hygienists in providing primary dental care to patients, ensuring proper sterilization, preparation, and inventory management of dental instruments and supplies. Maintain infection control standards across patient care areas.
Responsibilities
- Support dental team in delivering quality care
- Sterilize and prepare dental instruments and supplies
- Manage inventory and ensure infection control protocols are followed
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid licensed Registered Dental Assistant credential with certifications in Coronal polishing, X-Rays, and Infection control
- Sealants certification within 60 days of hire
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Valid CA Driver's License for mobile unit assignments
- Background check clearance; BLS certification or higher
- Strong infection control knowledge
- Effective support skills within a dental team
- Commitment to patient care and safety