Dental Assistant - FT - Day Shift

HOURLY RANGE: $19.89 - $26.23 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves assisting dentists in Providing care to patients. Under direct supervision, employees in the class assist a practicing dentist at their chair during examination and treatment of patients, including operative and surgical cases. The incumbent may also assist in performing routing dental laboratory work.

Supervision is not a function of this position class. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients; Seats and prepares patients for examination; Mixes amalgams, silicates and other restorative materials; Sterilizes instruments and equipment for use by dentist or hygienist; Makes up dental charts; Takes and develops radiographs; Answers telephone and schedules dental appointments.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the practices, techniques and terminology of dental care; good knowledge of materials and instruments use by dentists in treatment of patients; working knowledge of x-ray procedures; working knowledge of practices, techniques and terminology of dental laboratory work; ability to maintain dental records; dependability; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by a satisfactory course in dental assisting; or: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in a dental office which included assisting a dentist in patient treatment; or: An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.