JOB SUMMARY:
Perform basic chair side assisting duties, instrument and equipment maintenance, radiographic proficiency and dental supply inventory.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Focus
*Chair side Assisting Duties
*Greets and seats patients
*Prepares room for treatment
*Assists Dentists
*Cleans room after treatment to prepare for next patient

Dental and Mental Health
*Take any appropriate radiograph as requested.
*Keeps instruments cleaned and maintained
*Keep dental supplies correct and on hand
*Maintain stock of dental supplies

Checking, Examining, & Recording
*Keeps maintenance log
*Maintain up to date record of supply ordering

*Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
*High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
*Graduation for a Dental Assistant Program required
*Maryland Dental Radiation Technology Certificate required
*Expanded Functional Certificate preferred
*Certification in Basic Dental Assisting required
*Two years minimum experience required