What are the responsibilities and job description for the DENTAL ASSISTANT position at ResourceCare?
Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for providing a range of clinical procedures and staff support. Assist in the performance of dental, radiological procedures, inventory and office duties.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparation, sterilization, organize, and setting up dental equipment and instruments.
- Offers chair side assistance to dentist and dental hygienist in the performance of all dental procedures.
- With the providers’ orders, the dental assistant will administer dental radiographs.
- Maintains inventory of dental supplies, equipment, and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.
- Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone or face-to-face contact.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have current, valid Registered Dental Assistant certificate and CPR.
Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.
Ability to manage confidential records and information.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Educational Qualifications
- Registered Dental Assistant
- One (1) year experience in dental assistance.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typical Physical Demands
- Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
- Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
- Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person