• Certified Dental Assistant- Oral Surgery

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Certified Dental Assistant

     

    Department: Dental - Oral Surgery

     

    Hours Per Week: 40

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday | Days

    SUMMARY:

    As a Certified Dental Assistant, nder supervision of Dentist or manager, functions as a dental chair assistant and office assistant. And, can perform additional tasks as is allowed under NYS law for Licensed Dental Assistants

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Prepares patient for Dentist by seating and draping the patient then adjusting the chair to a convenient angle.

    + Reviews patient record if available and using standard practices and procedural instructions, determines and lays out any instruments and materials that will be needed.

    + Mixes filling compounds using standard practice or Dentist preference.

    + Places and positions suction tubes in patient’s mouth as directed by Dentist

    + Transfer instruments and perform 4 handed dentistry for the general dental assistant

    + Maintain all patient records and update as necessary

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Maintains Dental Assistant Certification (CDA) with NYS or the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB).

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $18.00 - $25.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14617

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.