What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at PHYSICIAN - INTERNAL MEDICINE/ HIV SPECIALIST | Community Health Care Association of New York State?
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting in the dental treatment of patients, including seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, and mixing filling and impression materials.
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for specific dental procedures.
- Assisting in the preparation of cast models by preparing required materials, taking impressions of teeth, and pouring and trimming models.
- Take and download oral radiographs used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Record treatment results on patient's dental record; instruct patients in the care of teeth and appliances; provide instructional materials as required.
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Requisition dental supplies and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
- Perform other duties as needed.