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Dental Assistant 2
| Company | Oregon State Government |
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| Location | Salem, OR, USA |
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| Salary | $5583 – $6735 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- One year of support experience (six months of which must be chairside dental assisting experience)
- A graduate of a dental assisting program
- Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card
- Certification for Radiologic Proficiency
- Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for expanded functions (EFDA)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient dental care by providing direct assistance to the dentist while performing chairside procedures
- Assure instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained and available for patient care
- Coordinate offsite dental scheduling
- Provide direct chairside assistance to the dentist during dental procedures
- Record dental pathology and conditions on appropriate forms as assessed by the dentist
- Manage dental materials, instruments, and equipment
- Assure proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures for instruments and equipment
- Prepare the dental operatory for patient treatment
- Schedule patients to be seen by providers
- Respond to requests for emergency treatment
Preferred Qualifications
- Follow the directives of the dentist regarding patient dental treatment
- Work with confidential information regarding patient care
- Maintain a high standard of performance, personal integrity, and conduct
- Interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
