Dental Assistant

Essential Functions 

• Gather and maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies for dental procedures 

• Assist licensed professionals during dental procedures in clinic or surgical settings 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patient care 

• Perform patient charting, documentation, and obtain x-rays 

• Sterilize instruments, handle medications, and manage specimens 

Skills 

• Dental Care 

• Chairside Assisting 

• Communication 

• Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry 

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 

• Patient Care 

• Clinical Support 

• Work Collaboratively 

• X-Rays 

Shift details: Part time, 26-30hrs/wk. Variable schedule.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Utah Radiology Certification (If working in dental clinic) 

• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers 

• Basic computer skills 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Dental Assistant Program Completion 

• Dental office or pediatric surgical experience 

Physical Requirements 

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. 

• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. 

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. 

• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. 

• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) 

• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. 

• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and readin