<p>Apply</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Dental Assistant III renders dental care to patients in a community health center setting. Tasks include assisting the dentist during examinations and treatment, cleanings, sterilizing, arranging instruments, and assisting dentist with x-rays. Works under supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standards, procedures and instructions. Also performs routine administrative and clerical tasks independently.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately. </li><li>Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals. </li><li>Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion. </li><li>Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment. </li><li>Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment. </li><li>Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart. </li><li>Perform routine dental laboratory work. </li><li>Orders dental and office supplies </li><li>Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities. </li><li>Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations. </li><li>Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED Certificate </li><li>Completion of accredited program in dental assisting </li><li>EDDA Certification preferred </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Basic computer knowledge. </li></ul>