Certified Dental Assistant
Core
Assist dentists and hygienists in clinical and surgical procedures for adult, pediatric, and medically compromised patients.
Role type
Certified Dental Assistant
Builds
Dental care services for specialized patient populations
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dental radiography, four-handed dentistry, instrument sterilization, patient vital signs monitoring, custom tray fabrication, BLS certification, dental software record keeping
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Dental software, computer terminal, fax machine, copy machine
Responsibilities
Prepare dental units and instruments, assist with restorative and oral surgery procedures, fabricate custom trays and night guards, sterilize equipment, monitor patient vital signs, explain procedures to patients, maintain patient charts and inventory, schedule appointments
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC