Position Summary:  Under Direct and Indirect Supervision, The dental assistant will assist the Dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including: prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepare materials, and assist during dental procedures.  Provide patient and practice support services; including, but not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.  

Essential Functions: 

• Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures  
• Maintain CPR certification. 
• Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide. 
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. 
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. 
• Clean and polish removable appliances. 
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. 
• Record treatment information in patient records. 
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. 
• Exposedental diagnostic x-rays. 
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials to Dentist, as needed, during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency. 
• Using and maintaining hazard control protocols as established by OSHA and office standards. 
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.  
• Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies. 
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments. 
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings.   
• Occasionally there may be some travel, by car or plane, required in order for you to participate in continuing education or seminars.  
• Equipment Maintenance – Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. 
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically.