Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of clinical and clerical duties to assist the dentist.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, stoop/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting and carrying usual weight up to 5 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 25 pounds, carrying usual weight of 2 pounds, reaching above, at, and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

• Occasional: lifting weight up to 20 pounds, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds.

• Operates dental equipment, medical equipment and office equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Exposed to noise/vibration from dental equipment, x-rays, cleaning agents, chemicals, communicable diseases, body fluids and sharps.

• Works in a static position for prolonged periods with repetitive hand/arm motion.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Completion of approved Dental Assistant training program or equivalent work experience.

• Current certification in BLS/HCP.

• CDA certification preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Experience to demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with computers and automated systems.

• Prior work experience as Dental Assistant preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet