Dental Assistant Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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We are currently looking for a qualified Dental Assistant to join our Team! The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, such as preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during procedures. The ideal candidate is certified as a Dental Assistant and has two years of experience. Must be x-ray certified. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong phone and computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment for each patient and organizes and lays out instruments for dentist’s use
Helps with patient care, including handing instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures, taking x-rays of patients’ teeth, taking impressions of patients’ teeth for casts, using suction and swabs to keep patients’ mouths clear and dry during procedures, etc.
Helps manage patient records, including obtaining dental records, questioning patients about their medical history, and recording the information for the dentist’s reference
Advises patients on dental care and helps make patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Helps with office tasks, such as ordering supplies, etc.
- Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 1

Certified as a Dental Assistant
Two years of experience preferred
Highly professional and dependable
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, staff, vendors, and others
- Excellent telephone skills
- Strong computer and internet skills
- Current CPR certification a plus

Job summary 2

The Dental Assistant performs duties such as preparing the patient for the treatment, assisting the dentist in performing treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, preparing materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist?s use, & taking x-rays and assisting the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phone, ordering supplies and any other duties as given by the Office Manager.

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High School graduate (or GED).
Proof of completing radiation safety course.
One year experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certification as a Dental Assistant required.
Demonstrates knowledge of dental health education subjects.
- Ability to complete forms in an orderly and accurate fashion.
- Able to use sound judgment. Possess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people.
- Ability to relate to the public in all areas (racial, ethnic, and economic).

Job summary 3

Assist physicians at assigned long term care facilities with dental care. Main duties include maintaining clinical records and charts through electronic medical records and care and cleaning of medical equipment.

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Job summary 4

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentists and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory of dental instruments and supplies, and laboratory duties.

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Requirements & Skills 4

Superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology
Minimum 1-year experience as a Dental Assistant
Certified Dental Assistant (preferred)
- Current BLS certification
- Experience with digital x-rays
- Valid State ID

Job summary 5

Responsible for dental assisting duties, screening and preparing patients for treatment; assisting dentist in treating patients; educating patients; processing instruments.

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Requirements & Skills 5

High school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA).
2 years experience in a dental setting preferred
- Current/valid BLS certification
- Ability to stay positive in stressful situations.
- Ability to deal professionally with unhappy, fearful patients.

Job summary 6

We are looking for a part-time personable, dependable, skilled, and efficient Dental Assistant for our fast paced office.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Assist the Dentist at the chair while they are engaged in treatment of patients
Maintain proper patient treatment records including consent forms for treatment
- Give pre and postoperative instructions
- Stock supplies in Operatories, lab, sterilization, etc as needed
- Cleaning of Operatories

Requirements & Skills 6

X-Ray certification
Minimum of 2 years Dental Assistant experience required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Open Dental knowledge a plus

Job summary 7

The Dental Assistant provides assistance to dentists/hygienists in the general treatment of patients in both routine and emergency procedures in areas of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontic, orthodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic dental care.

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Job summary 8

Our Dental Assistant provides required documentation of services to the Dentist or designee in order to monitor the provision of dental services. This includes maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments.

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Requirements & Skills 8

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Previous experience as a Dental Assistant
Current CPR Certification

Job summary 9

The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and preforms other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work
Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Job summary 10

We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team!

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provide superior chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists by charting, patient eduation, operatory set-up and clean-up
Manage patient flow by responding to changes, prioritizing the next operatory and updating the providers on patient status
Welcome patients and ensure positive patient experience
Take and process X-Rays
Perform friendly patient hand-offs
- Enter and update patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating Doctor using the company operational system
- Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory
- Monitor all laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day's schedule

Requirements & Skills 10

Dental Assisting Certification in the appropriate state from an accredited school
X-Ray certification, or the ability to acquire in a timely manner
High school diploma or equivalent
- Coronal polishing and Nitrous Oxide certificates preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong patient focus
- Partner with team and contribute to welcoming environment for patients

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