Overview The Dental Assistant facilitates delivery of dental services by the dentist, dental residents and dental hygienists. Responsibilities Primary duties amd responsibilities include but not limited to: • Assists dentist/resident/hygienist during examination and treatment of patients • Prepares patient for dental examination and treatment • Disinfects and/or sterilizes instrumentation and equipment, sets up instrumentation, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures • Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient • Exposes and processes dental diagnostic x-rays, when dentist is on site • Assists dentist/resident/hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies • Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs • Provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentist • Maintains dental, electronic medical records • Maintaining dental inventory and supports ordering/inventory control • Assists in referral process • Performs water testing on a regular or as needed • Updates the MSDS book for incoming new dental products and revisions • Ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are practiced • Reviews and maintains sterilization records • Scans all necessary documents into the EMR • Routes telephone notes and electronic records to appropriate dentist • Accesses patient portal for pertinent information • Confirms authorizations for non-covered dental services • Performs all duties, as requested by supervisor Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED • Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, preferred. • Minimum 6 months experience as a dental assistant, preferred. • Basic Life Support Certification/AED, preferred. • Familiarity serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, desirable. • Strong ability to support busy dental program. • Proficiency in oral, written and computer skills required. • Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus.