Dental Assistant

Job Overview

The Dental Assistant represents Huffman Family Dentistry, LLC in both appearance, attitude, and skill set. The Dental Assistant prepares patients, assists dentist side-chair, sterilizes instruments, sets up rooms, maintains inventory, equipment maintenance, completes lab work, and performs some dental hygiene tasks.

Responsibilities for Dental Assistant

• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
• Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
• Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
• Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
• Take high quality digital dental radiographs
• Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room
• Perform lab work such as night guards, custom bleach trays, retainers

Qualifications for Dental Assistant

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Current CPR certification preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as an RDA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Possess a professional and positive attitude