Dental Assistant

Position Description

Date : _______________

Job Title : Dental Assistant

Employment Status :

Regular

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Employee : [NAME OF EMPLOYEE, WHEN POSITION IS FILLED]

Temporary

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Full-time

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Department : [NAME OF DEPARTMENT, IF APPLICABLE]

Part-time

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Intern

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Supervisor’s Name/Title : [NAME OF MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR]

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Regular hours worked : [NUMBER OF HOURS POSITION IS FILLED IN A TYPICAL WEEK, NOT INCLUDING OVERTIME]/wk

Schedule :

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Compensation Range : $_______ to $__________ per [HOUR OR YEAR]

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Position Description & Requirements : [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY, ADD OTHERS AS NECESSARY]

TASKS

• Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients....

KNOWLEDGE

• Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction....