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Summary
The Dental Assistant provides general assistance to the Dentist prior, during and after dental procedures. Duties include management of the dental lab, cleaning and monitoring for effectiveness with x-ray processor and sterilization equipment. Exposing and developing x-rays/ assist in four handed dentistry.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
? Must possess a high school diploma or GED
? One year of experience
License Requirements:
? Dental Radiation Technologist-DHMH
Certification Requirements:
? N/A
Age Specific Care Provided For:
? Pediatrics
? Adolescents
? Adults
? Geriatrics
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
? Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
? Microsoft Outlook
? Meditech (if applicable to position)
? Epic (if applicable to position)
? Performance Manager/NetLearning
? Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
? Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
? Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
? Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
? Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Other Requirements:
? Must be able to work independently
Full Time
$45k-55k (estimate)
05/27/2024
06/09/2024
mdmercy.com
BALTIMORE, MD
1,000 - 3,000
1874
Private
FERMIN BARRUETO
$500M - $1B
Hospital
Mercy owns and operates a chain of healthcare centers that offers orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, neurology and cancer treatments.
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Basic knowledge of dental medicine.
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