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*Description*

Summary:

Performs a variety of technical functions. Assists the dentist with all procedures, and meets the dental needs of patients. Actively participates in department performance improvements.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the dentist with instrument passing. Prepares restorative material impressions for dentures. Prepares models to ensure effective high quality treatment is rendered.

2. Takes and develops x-rays. Accurately mounts & labels radiographs with patient's name & date after development.

3. Charts dentists instructions at chair-side to assist with developing treatment plans. Explains treatment plan, need for oral hygienic and post-operative instructions to patients to ensure patient understanding of plan at point of service.

4. Greets and seats patients. Verifies with patient that all information is correct & up to date.

5. Checks all sterilizers for proper operation.

6. Adheres to universal precaution policies. Always wears established protective gear when working. Thoroughly washes hands regularly throughout shift regardless of work assignment. Act appropriately in regard to radiation, health & saftey protocols.

7. Is fully familiar with operation of all department equipment and constantly follows safety standards established within the department. Notifies lead assistant immediately of any equipment malfunction.

8. Consistently notifies lead assistant of low level of products, outages can be avoided.

9. Uses reference resources in the department to answer questions or begin to solve problems/patient complaints. Documents patient complaints according to policy. Offers solutions or alternatives to ensure customer satisfaction.

10. Actively participates in department performance improvements.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required:

Minimum Experience: one year

Radiation Health and Safety Certificate

Desired: Certified Dental Assistant, 3 - 5 years work experience.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 135

Department: Dental Clinic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.