Dental Assistant I

Delaware Technical Community College; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College is seeking a Dental Assistant I to support dentists in a community dental clinic. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, clerical tasks, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, dental assistant training, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during patient treatment procedures.
• Expose, develop, and mount x-rays.
• Perform clerical work and maintain patient files.

Skills

Knowledge of dental operative assistance procedures

Knowledge of sterilization methods

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Training as a dental assistant

Job description

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The incumbent is responsible for assisting dentists and providing clerical services in a community/educational dental clinic. Nature and Scope

An incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor and provides chairside assistance during dental procedures, along with clinic support services. Additional duties include exposing and processing x-rays, mixing dental materials, maintaining instruments and equipment, obtaining accurate patient medical histories, and maintaining patient files.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist dentists during patient treatment procedures by keeping oral areas clean, passing instruments, and using suction devices.
• Mix dental materials such as sealants, composites, and amalgams.
• Expose, develop, and mount x-rays.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment using autoclaves and chemicals.
• Maintain inventory and requisition supplies.
• Support patient understanding of dental treatments through effective communication.
• Greet patients and answer telephones.
• Perform clerical work, record patient information, and maintain files.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of dental operative assistance procedures, terminology, instrumentation, and materials.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods for dental instruments.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and x-ray techniques.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use clerical office equipment.
• Ability to perform sterilization and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to assist dentists effectively.
• Effective communication skills with patients and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, with training as a dental assistant, and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care