Certified Dental Assistant

Nemours is looking for a Certified Dental Assistant for Wilmington, DE. 

This position is responsible for: Dental assisting as mandated by department policy procedures. Reports directly to the Clinical Operations Director, Department of Surgery. 

Additional Requirements:

High School Diploma

Delaware Dental Radiation Technician certification or certificate recognizing DANB CDA certification from the Delaware Office of Radiation Control

Pediatric office experience is desired.

Essential Functions:

• Engage in clear, effective, compassionate conversation with all external and internal customers.
• Function as an integral, independent, enthusiastic member of the dental team.
• Greet, escort, and room patients.
• Adhere to, and enforce hospital infection control and radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Assist with all aspects of chairside dental care in ambulatory and hospital inpatient environments, including anticipation of the needs of dentists, hygienists and patients as directed by Dentist. Retract tissue and maintain clear operating field. Assist in management of infant, child, and adolescent behavior.
• Under the direction of the Dentist, examine dental record and prepare patient and guardian for treatment, including: adjust dental chair, select, arrange, and explain to patients and parents dental instruments and dental materials.
• Expose and process digital dental radiographs as per the direction of the Dentist or Hygienist.
• Clean dental trays and instruments in conjunction with Sterile Processing Department’s Reliable Methods.
• Performs dental material functions related to procurement, custodial responsibilities, maintenance and disposal of dental supplies and equipment.
• Clean and make minor adjustments to dental equipment, including following daily inspection and user maintenance protocols.
• Assist with documentation of each patient’s encounter in the electronic medical (Epic) and dental (Dentrix) records, as per department protocol.
• Model the Nemours Standards of Behavior.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.