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Dental Assistant
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$20 - $28.95 an hour
Full-time
- The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the dentist and reports to the Health Center Manger.
- Responsible for room set-up and clean-up to include turning equipment (vacuum/compressor, autoclave and X-ray units) on and off throughout the day, disinfect countertops, chairs, lights and all patient areas, remove and replace instruments after usage.
- Responsible for the sterilization of hand instruments via the autoclave and maintaining and lubricating hand pieces as required.
- Assist the dentist by, passing equipment upon request, mixing filing compounds (composite and/or amalgam) placing and positioning suction tubes in the patient's mouth, taking and developing x-rays as requested.
- Perform duties as an interpreter and participates in patient orientation to include providing information about available dental services, proper personal dental hygiene and nutrition.
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