Dental Assistant

The Dental Center Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dentists with a variety of dental procedures to support the efficient nd effective operation of the dental practice, while keeping patient care, comfort, and safety as the primary concern. This position requires the ability to make decisions consistent with established policies and with strict observance of confidentiality of patient information.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred/Optional: Graduate of a technical college dental assistant program.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Demonstrated keyboarding and computer experience.

Preferred/Optional: Dental Assistant experience. Demonstrated experience with dental terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses

with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association at time of hire.