Duties:

Under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Certified Dental Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties while promoting quality dental care for outpatients and a safe environment of minimal stress. The Certified Dental Assistant assists the Dentist, instructs dental patients on how to properly care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA requirements. The Certified Dental Assistant also performs advanced intra-oral procedures that are determined by the State of Ohio Dental Board with proper certification and current pit & fissure sealants & coronal polishing.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate issued by an accredited program

Minimum Qualifications:

• Radiograph Licensure
• CPR
• One year or more experience as Dental Assistant.
• Able to occasionally work extended clinic hours.
• Willingness to travel to various Health Center locations, if requested.

Technical Skills:

• Proficent Computer Skills with working knowledge of Microsofte Office and Outlook applications.
• Familiarity with accessing electronic dental records and digital x-rays.
• Ability to learn NextGen Practice Management System and Electronic Health Record applications.
• Ability to learn QSI APTHRYX Application.