<p>An incumbent is responsible for assisting dentist(s) and providing related clerical services in the operation of a community/educational dental clinic. Nature and Scope</p> <p>An incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, as well as clinic support services. Additional duties include exposing and processing x-rays, mixing of dental materials, maintaining instruments and equipment, obtaining accurate patient medical histories, and maintaining patient files.</p> <p>Principal Accountabilities</p> <p>An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Assists dentist during patient treatment procedures. Keeps oral areas clean by using suction devices, water sprays, and retraction. Passes instruments to dentist as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Mixes dental materials, such as sealants, composites, amalgams, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Exposes, develops, and mounts x-rays.</p> </li><li> <p>Sterilizes and maintains instruments and equipment, using autoclave and chemicals.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates with and supports patients to assure understanding of dental treatment processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Greets patients and answers telephones.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs related clerical work, records patient information, and maintains patient files.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other related duties as required.</p> </li></ol> <p>Knowledge Skills and Abilities</p> <p>Knowledge of dental operative assistance procedures and techniques.</p> <p>Knowledge of dental terminology, instrumentation, and materials.</p> <p>Knowledge of methods and techniques for sterilization of dental instruments.</p> <p>Knowledge of general office procedures.</p> <p>Knowledge of methods and techniques of exposing, developing, and mounting x-rays.</p> <p>Proficient keyboarding skills.</p> <p>Ability to follow oral and written directions.</p> <p>Ability to use clerical office equipment.</p> <p>Ability to perform instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance.</p> <p>Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.</p> <p>Ability to provide assistance to dentist.</p> <p>Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other clinic staff.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>High school diploma or GED, with training as a dental assistant, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.</p>