Job Summary: Dental assistants provide essential support to dentists, ensuring smooth patient flow and effective dental care delivery. They assist with patient preparation, chair-side support during procedures, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized environment. Additionally, they may handle administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and record-keeping, contributing to the overall efficiency of the dental clinic. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: • PATIENT CARE • Assist the Dentist during procedures. • Seat and discharge patients. • Assure patient comfort and prepare set-ups. • Prepare solutions. • Takes x-rays and impressions. • Assist the Dental Hygienist as necessary. • Construct and seat/ cement temporaries. • Pour dental models and construct mouth guards and fluoride trays. • RECORDS • Document clinical activities and relevant patient care information in dental records as per dental practice and health center protocols. • INFECTION CONTROL • Clean and sterilize instruments • QUALITY ASSURANCE • Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services and programs provided by the dental service and/or the health center. • Maintain cleanliness of work lab, such as lab pans, rag wheels, micro etcher, vibrator, sink area, plaster and stone bins, and lab case boxes. • OTHER • It is expected that you will meet the productivity standards that are set forth by your Supervisor and/or NCHC Division protocols. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED. • Provider level CPR/BLS certification (preferred). • Completion of certificated Dental Radiography course (preferred). • One year of experience in a dental practice setting (preferred). • Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages. • Proficient in computer skills, including EMR, email, spreadsheets, and document processing (preferred). • Must maintain a high level of confidentiality. • Physically able to assist patients, stand/walk for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs. • Must be able to work under stress and around bodily fluids. • Must conduct oneself ethically and report any possible violations.