ASSOCIATE DENTAL ASSISTANT.
Job Title
ASSOCIATE DENTAL ASSISTANT.
Job Family
Function
Dental
Job Code
30009387
Reports to Job
Manager, Dental Assistants
Job Description Summary
The Associate Dental Assistant performs routine Dental Assistant tasks that support support dentists and dental therapists during clinical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %
00
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities
Operational Roles & Responsibilities %
100
Operational Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist dentists and dental therapists with diagnostic operative and preventive procedures during patient examinations and treatments
- Support all basic clinical procedures including maintaining sterile equipment cleaning the operatory area and performing tasks of increasing complexity as experience is gained
- Handle Moderately complex tasks such as preparing and mixing materials for patient treatment
- Acquire new skills throughinservice training and chairside experience under the supervision of the Dentist OnJob Trainer and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Work under the direct supervision of the Dentist or with guidance from the Senior Dental Assistant with work hours assigned to meet the operational needs of the area
Minimum Education Required
Completion of a Two Year Dental Assisting Program or equivalent as acceptable to the Dental Services Department
Professional Certifications Required
SCFHS Certification as applicable
Years of Experience
up to 1 years experience
Languages
English:Advanced ; Arabic:Basic
Functional Competencies
- Due Diligence
- Audit Reporting
- Data Collection
Core Competencies
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Cybersecurity
- Person-Centered Care
Acknowledgement
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.