Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Radiographs & Sterilization

Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo Community Health Center is seeking a General Assistant in the dental clinic to support dentists and staff. The role includes assisting with patient care, preparing operatorys, and maintaining instruments, radiographs, and records.

Strong communication and infection control are essential. The candidate should have a high school diploma, completion of an approved Dental Assistant program, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to read and understand written material and document information.
• Strong memorization skills for procedures and protocols.
• Analytical skills for problem solving and tasks handling.

Responsibilities

• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Assist the dentist with patient care and procedures.
• Take radiographs as ordered by dentist.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control procedures.
• Prepare packs, set up operatory, and maintain dental records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Memorization

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant program graduate

CPR Certification

Experience may substitute education

Job description

Pueblo Community Health Center is seeking a General Assistant in the dental clinic to support dentists and staff. The role includes assisting with patient care, preparing operatorys, and maintaining instruments, radiographs, and records.

Strong communication and infection control are essential. The candidate should have a high school diploma, completion of an approved Dental Assistant program, and CPR certification.