ASSOCIATE DENTAL ASSISTANT.

Job Title

ASSOCIATE DENTAL ASSISTANT

Job Family

Function

Dental

Job Code

30009387

Reports to Job

Manager, Dental Assistants

Job Description Summary

The Associate Dental Assistant performs routine Dental Assistant tasks that support support dentists and dental therapists during clinical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %

00

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Roles & Responsibilities %

100

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental therapists with diagnostic operative and preventive procedures during patient examinations and treatments
• Support all basic clinical procedures including maintaining sterile equipment cleaning the operatory area and performing tasks of increasing complexity as experience is gained
• Handle Moderately complex tasks such as preparing and mixing materials for patient treatment
• Acquire new skills throughinservice training and chairside experience under the supervision of the Dentist OnJob Trainer and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
• Work under the direct supervision of the Dentist or with guidance from the Senior Dental Assistant with work hours assigned to meet the operational needs of the area

Minimum Education Required

Completion of a Two Year Dental Assisting Program or equivalent as acceptable to the Dental Services Department

Professional Certifications Required

SCFHS Certification as applicable

Years of Experience

up to 1 years experience

Languages

English:Advanced ; Arabic:Basic

Functional Competencies

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection

Core Competencies

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care

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 Title

No

Supplemental Work/Experience/Education Information

N/A

Addendum Description

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