Dental Assistant - Delhi Dental - Bassett Healthcare Network - Delhi, NY

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The Certified Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice. Identifies patient concerns and communicates to provider, updates patient medical history, pain assessments, ID patient Demonstrates skills and knowledge when preparing and setting up operatory for procedures and educating patients at the request of the provider Cross covers and assists front desk as needed Demonstrates skills and knowledge when interacting with patient and provider with clear concise communication Prepares patient for scheduled procedure Decontaminates instruments & equipment Prepares instruments for sterilization according to policies Reports damaged or missing instruments Maintains adequate stock levels Maintains infection control standards Education: High School or GED, required Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in the dental field, preferred Licensure/Certifications: Certified Dental Assistant, preferred BLS Certification, required CPR Certification, required Skills: Accountability Attention to Detail Communication Clinical Skills Time Management Patience Self-Motivated Multi-Tasking Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, walking Frequent grasping, hearing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception) Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, fit testing Hazards: Occasional chemical, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure Working Conditions: Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, mists, odors Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

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