Converse Dental Partners Pllc is hiring: Dental Assistant in Converse
Converse Dental Partners Pllc, Converse, TX, US
Job Description
Dental Assistant
Job Summary
Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.
General Accountabilities
Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
Records treatment information in patient records.
Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.
Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
Job Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (recommended but not required)
Experience: Previous experience recommended, but not required. On the job training is welcomed upon hire.
Skills
Instructing, Service, Orientation, Monitoring, Social, Perceptiveness, Critical Thinking