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WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$48,744 / year median in New York
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
To provide chairside support to Dentists and Residents in the hospital based dental clinic in accordance with hospital policy.Responsibilities:
- Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.
- Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested.
- Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
- Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs.
- Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
- Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist.
- Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.