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Thundermist Health Center
RI
February 10, 2023
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West Warwick
Title: Dental Assistant
Reports To: Dental Office Manager Department: Dental
Job Grade: 5 Employment Status: Non-Exempt
General Responsibilities: Assists the dentist in every dental procedure and also performs some expanded duties. Required Qualifications: 1. 1 year experience in dental assisting or certificate in dental assisting 2. Ability to handle confidential material 3. Tactful in dealing with patients
4. Basic Life Support Certification Primary Contacts:
External/ Frequency: 1. Dentists: Daily 2. Vendors: As Needed
Internal/ Frequency: 1. Patients: Daily 2. Dentists: Daily
Physical Effort/Environment: This position requires the use of fingers and hand manipulation using instruments and dental equipment. On feet most of the day. Work Schedule Demands: As determined with department hiring needs. Communication Skills: This position requires the ability to verbally communicate with patients. Confidentiality of Information: This position allows full access to all dental charts. All information is kept in confidentiality. Significant Job Functions:
Clinical: 1. Sterilization of dental instruments 2. Setting up for every dental procedure 3. Exposing and developing x-ray films 4. Taking alginate impressions 5. Pouring models
Administrative: 1. Makes chart notes
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