Certified Dental Assistant Job Description
Certified Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Certified Dental Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Certified Dental Assistant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EFDA, CDA, CPR, BLS, DANB, CODA, EFODA, ICE, COA
Education for Certified Dental Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the certified dental assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Associates, Education, General Education
Skills for Certified Dental Assistant
Desired skills for certified dental assistant include:
Desired experience for certified dental assistant includes:
Certified Dental Assistant Examples
Certified Dental Assistant Job Description
- Greets patients appropriately, verifies patient identification, seats patiently punctually and with a smile, modifies head rests to accommodate each patient, verifies pt info before surgeon enters room
- Using established written guidelines provides pre- and post-operative information to patients being admitted to Surgical Day Care Unit
- Examines dental remains, processes antemortem dental records for ID under the supervision of a forensic odontologist
- Dental Assistance.Prepare dental supplies necessary for each patient
- Sterilization & Maintenance
- Assist dentists and hygienists at chair side for all procedures
- Set up and breakdown of patient operatory - maintaining appropriate OSHA regulation standards for dentists and hygienists
- Maintain general maintenance and cleaning of clinical operations, including x-ray rooms
- Weekly cleaning and monthly maintenance of the autoclave
- Safe disposal of clinical hazardous wastes (sharps, blood, mercury, and lead)
- Exposure to geriatric population preferred
- Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Must have an x-ray license/certificate for the state of Maryland
- Must be a Certified Dental Assistant
- Must possess credentials as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- CPR Certification is essential
Certified Dental Assistant Job Description
- Cleaning and sterilization of instruments
- Daily changing of disinfectants/ultra-sonic cleaner and other solutions
- Stock and re-stock all clinical supplies
- Ensure self-contained water units are appropriately filled each morning and during the rest of the day
- Pour models in the dental lab when needed
- PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES permitted a dental assistant consistent with the individual’s training and in the presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act and the related Administrative Rules
- Knowledge of HIPAA laws and experience maintaining confidentiality of records
- Certified Dental Assistant Certificate (DANBY)
- Current certification as a Dental Assistant in the state of Connecticut
- X-ray certified, required
- ICE certification, required
- Certification from a Florida Board of Dentistry or Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved Dental Assistant program or a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification (grandfathered in prior to May 2009) required
Certified Dental Assistant Job Description
- Previous training and experience as a Dental Assistant, minimum of 6 months experience
- Exceptional written, verbal, time management and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, friendly, respectful, and a caring attitude
- Must have 1+ years of hands on Dental Assistant experience
- X-ray certification for the state of VA, required
- Hands on Dental Assistant experience, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program
- State Certified in Dental Radiation Technology by Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
- Completed a course of training of no less than two days as described in the American Dental Association’s “Guidelines for Teaching and Comprehensive Control of Pain and Anxiety in Dentistry” or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant, experience in a pediatric dental practice preferred or with pediatric patients
- Excellent verbal communication skills, knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules
- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred at the conversational level
- Carries out the duties and responsibilities supportive of and complementary to the welfare and care of the dental clinic patients
Certified Dental Assistant Job Description
- Ability to stand/walk 7 to 12 hours per day
- Specialized education/training normally acquired through and up to 18 months
- Documentation of Dental Assistant Training
- Three months to 1 year of previous experience
- Dental Radiograph certification with the State of Indiana
- Documentation of Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries if functioning as an expanded functions dental assistant
- Must have an x-ray license for the state of MA
- 1-3 years’ medical terminology required
- 1-3 years’ Electronic Dental Record (EDR) Experience
- Must be able to provide patient-centered care
- Must be organized and achieve a high level of accuracy in daily work
- Dental Assistant Certificate (preferably 2-year program