Sun Life Health
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Job Location CG ARIZOLA - CASA GRANDE, AZ
Position Type Full-time
Job Shift Mon. Wed. Thur. Fri. 7:30am - 6:30pm
Description
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Dental Assistant I perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Dentist and perform delegable functions as defined by The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB AZ).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes, and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient's chart. Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information. Assure efficiency of Dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Dentist access; suctioning and passing instruments. Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment. Take and develop patient's x-rays, as requested by Dentist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures. Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures. Obtain digital impressions, as requested by a Dentist. Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalency X-Ray Certification required (If not certified, employee must achieve within 60 days of employment). Coronal Polishing certification preferred.
Job Location CG ARIZOLA - CASA GRANDE, AZ
Position Type Full-time
Job Shift Mon. Wed. Thur. Fri. 7:30am - 6:30pm
Description
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Dental Assistant I perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Dentist and perform delegable functions as defined by The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB AZ).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes, and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient's chart. Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information. Assure efficiency of Dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Dentist access; suctioning and passing instruments. Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment. Take and develop patient's x-rays, as requested by Dentist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures. Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures. Obtain digital impressions, as requested by a Dentist. Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalency X-Ray Certification required (If not certified, employee must achieve within 60 days of employment). Coronal Polishing certification preferred.