Description Job Summary: 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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Completes initial assessment of patient according to policy and procedure and documents appropriately. • Follows plan of care for each patient, including referrals. • Receives dentist orders, records and assures completion. • Assists dentist with exams and procedures and in use of highly specialized dental equipment. • Mixes and prepares solutions and materials for fillings, washes and sterilizes instruments and clean work area following treatment. • Charts information dictated by the dentist on the chart. • Perform routine dental laboratory work. • Orders dental and office supplies • Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities and maintain relationships with referral facilities. • Assists in keeping dental department productive and in compliance with all rules and regulations. • Assist department in keeping productive and in compliance with all rules. Requirements Education: • High School Diploma or GED Certificate • Completion of accredited program in dental assisting • EDDA Certification preferred Skills: • Basic computer knowledge.