Description
Job Title: Certified Dental Assistant
Department: Dental - Oral Surgery
Location: Pluta Dental
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Days
SUMMARY:
As a Certified Dental Assistant, nder supervision of Dentist or manager, functions as a dental chair assistant and office assistant. And, can perform additional tasks as is allowed under NYS law for Licensed Dental Assistants
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares patient for Dentist by seating and draping the patient then adjusting the chair to a convenient angle.
Reviews patient record if available and using standard practices and procedural instructions, determines and lays out any instruments and materials that will be needed.
Mixes filling compounds using standard practice or Dentist preference.
Places and positions suction tubes in patient’s mouth as directed by Dentist
Transfer instruments and perform 4 handed dentistry for the general dental assistant
Maintain all patient records and update as necessary
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Maintains Dental Assistant Certification (CDA) with NYS or the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $18.00 - $25.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.