Dental Assistant- HOMES
Parkland Health and Hospital System · United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Location: HOMES Primary Purpose Provides clinical support functions to dentists by: cleaning, sterilizing and arranging instruments, equipment and rooms; supporting the production of radiographs; maintaining necessary stocks and supplies; moving and monitoring patients; and generally opening and closing the clinic. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education:
- Prefer completion of a Dental Assistant program.
- None.
- None.
- Must have current Dental Assistant registration with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, hospital staff and the general public.
- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of dental assisting techniques and equipment.
- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of oral surgery instruments and reconstructive surgery on patients.
- Must be able to maintain records of all necessary data.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.
- Must be able to demonstrate skill in taking radiographs, blood pressure, D-sticks, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and in recognizing the names of instruments and the order in which they are used.
Details
| Company | Parkland Health and Hospital System |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |