ADVANCED DENTAL ASSISTANT.

Overview

Job Title ADVANCED DENTAL ASSISTANT.

Job Family

Function Dental

Job Code

Reports to Job Manager, Dental Assistants

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Dental Assistant performs expanded function Dental Assistant duties that support dentists and dental therapists during clinical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care in order to contribute to the smooth operation of dental treatments and enhances overall patient satisfaction.

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform a range of comprehensive and complex clinical supportive functions such as preparing and dismissing patients sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment providing postoperative instructions maintaining supplies and keeping accurate records
• Fully participate in fourhanded dentistry working closely with the dentist to enhance procedural efficiency
• Performs full Expanded function Dental assistant duties
• Work across various Dental Services facilities as assigned receiving supervision and technical guidance from the dentist and reporting to the Supervisor of Dental Support
• Provide guidance and support to Associate Dental Aides

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree in Dental Assisting

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS Certification as applicable

Years of Experience

Minimum of 9 years' experience

Languages

English : Advanced ; Arabic : Basic

Competencies

Functional Competencies

Core Competencies

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Addendum

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Supplemental Work / Experience / Education Information

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