Dental Assistant - Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.

POSITION TITLE: DENTAL ASSISTANT

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Diploma in approved dental assisting program with expanded duty functions
• Certification of radiation (preferred)
• Able to work in harmony with other dental staff
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Able to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• BLS (provided by SCHC within 6 months of hire)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide chair-side assistance in the practice of sit-down four-handed dentistry.
• Exposing and developing dental radiographs.
• Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.
• Performing supplies inventory.
• Cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment and treatment areas.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements.
• Performing associated laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of models, fabrication of custom trays, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None