Dental Assistant, Certified
Company Name:
U.M. FDSP Associates, P.A.
Description/Job Summary
Under general supervision by a licensed dentist, perform general chairside and clinical functions related to patient dental care, as permitted by the Maryland COMAR regulation. Assists dentist in most procedures; anticipates needs for instruments, aspiration, special tools and supplies.
Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate student attendance, and student assignments to patients. Works with other first floor clinics to facilitate distribution of students and resources. Demonstrates proper intraoral and panoramic technique to students. Assist the students with difficult patients. Evaluate students' technical competence. Run radiographic quality assurance program. Participate in laboratory classes associated with 1st and 2nd year Radiology classes. May participate in didactic teaching of radiographic technique.
Responsibilities/Duties
1. Places and removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and/or retraction cords.
2. Applies topical anesthesia, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as instructed by a dentist.
3. Removes excess cement.
4. Prepares impressions for study models.
5. Prepares, places, and removes temporary crowns.
6. Constructs athletic mouth guards and customized trays.
7. Performs vitality tests.
8. Prepares and fits stainless steel crowns.
9. Removes sutures.
10. Removes and places subsequent periodontal dressing.
11. Dries root canals.
12. Etches teeth.
13. Performs all of the duties of a Dental Assistant, Non-Certified.
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assisting theory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-down four-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instruments and equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
self-directed, analytical, methodical, ability to demonstrate the principles and techniques to achieve high-quality intraoral and panoramic radiographic principles
ability to communicate well with a multiplicity of people including students, patients, staff and faculty in a highly diverse dental setting
instruct dental students on the principles of exposing quality intraoral and panoramic images
implementation of infection control
ensure radiation safety principles
effective knowledge of intraoral digital radiography
knowledge of scanning and duplication
expertise in exposing intraoral and panoramic imaging
high-level proficiency of intraoral radiographic anatomy
highly skilled in exposing intraoral and panoramic images
ability to self-assess the quality of radiographic images for continuing improvement
routine inventory and electronic purchasing of supplies
operatory inventory and maintenance (i.e. stocking room)
exposure and quality assurance related to panoramic imaging
Required Experience
Three years of experience in general dentistry is required
Required Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Qualifications
Employees in this job class must be CPR certified before working on the clinic floor. Employees in this job class must also meet and maintain Maryland State and National Certification requirements for dental assisting and dental radiography. The Certified Dental Assistant as certified by the Dental Assisting National Board is required for this position.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assisting theory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-down four-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instruments and equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Details
The rate of pay associated with this position starts at $17.00/ hour.
The schedule of the department is: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with one hour for lunch
This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position scheduled to work 40 hours per week with some fluctuations in your assigned schedule.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
U.M. FDSP Associates, P.A.
Description/Job Summary
Under general supervision by a licensed dentist, perform general chairside and clinical functions related to patient dental care, as permitted by the Maryland COMAR regulation. Assists dentist in most procedures; anticipates needs for instruments, aspiration, special tools and supplies.
Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate student attendance, and student assignments to patients. Works with other first floor clinics to facilitate distribution of students and resources. Demonstrates proper intraoral and panoramic technique to students. Assist the students with difficult patients. Evaluate students' technical competence. Run radiographic quality assurance program. Participate in laboratory classes associated with 1st and 2nd year Radiology classes. May participate in didactic teaching of radiographic technique.
Responsibilities/Duties
1. Places and removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and/or retraction cords.
2. Applies topical anesthesia, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as instructed by a dentist.
3. Removes excess cement.
4. Prepares impressions for study models.
5. Prepares, places, and removes temporary crowns.
6. Constructs athletic mouth guards and customized trays.
7. Performs vitality tests.
8. Prepares and fits stainless steel crowns.
9. Removes sutures.
10. Removes and places subsequent periodontal dressing.
11. Dries root canals.
12. Etches teeth.
13. Performs all of the duties of a Dental Assistant, Non-Certified.
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assisting theory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-down four-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instruments and equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
self-directed, analytical, methodical, ability to demonstrate the principles and techniques to achieve high-quality intraoral and panoramic radiographic principles
ability to communicate well with a multiplicity of people including students, patients, staff and faculty in a highly diverse dental setting
instruct dental students on the principles of exposing quality intraoral and panoramic images
implementation of infection control
ensure radiation safety principles
effective knowledge of intraoral digital radiography
knowledge of scanning and duplication
expertise in exposing intraoral and panoramic imaging
high-level proficiency of intraoral radiographic anatomy
highly skilled in exposing intraoral and panoramic images
ability to self-assess the quality of radiographic images for continuing improvement
routine inventory and electronic purchasing of supplies
operatory inventory and maintenance (i.e. stocking room)
exposure and quality assurance related to panoramic imaging
Required Experience
Three years of experience in general dentistry is required
Required Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Qualifications
Employees in this job class must be CPR certified before working on the clinic floor. Employees in this job class must also meet and maintain Maryland State and National Certification requirements for dental assisting and dental radiography. The Certified Dental Assistant as certified by the Dental Assisting National Board is required for this position.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assisting theory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-down four-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instruments and equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Details
The rate of pay associated with this position starts at $17.00/ hour.
The schedule of the department is: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with one hour for lunch
This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position scheduled to work 40 hours per week with some fluctuations in your assigned schedule.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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