Dental Assistant I- Pittsfield (0197)

This position works as part of a team with the Dentist, dental hygienist and front office staff to make the dental site efficient. The position will receive and prepare patients for dental treatments and provided assistance to the Dentist in rendering dental services.

PATIENT CARE 75%

1. Arrange equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials, supplies and patient records
2. Aid during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity and assisting with sedations
3. Expose digital and film-based radiographs under the direction of a dentist
4. Demonstrate radiographic techniques and radiation protection
5. Answer patient inquiries on phone or in person
6. Receive and seats patients; and prepares for exam/procedure
7. Assist dental students or instructors/faculty/residents in administering first aid measures
8. Clean operatory and arranges next appointment
9. Follow OSHA guidelines
10. Perform simple laboratory procedures (pouring impressions, sterilizing instruments, fabricating impression trays)
11. Assist with ordering, stocking, inventorying and distribution of supplies
12. Record treatment information in electronic records
13. Communicate with patients as guided by student or faculty; communicates in a positive manner
14. Clean and sterilize supplies, instruments, and placing disposable barriers on equipment
15. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate personnel
16. Perform other related duties as assigned

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE 25%

and other front desk duties.

Minimum Qualifications