Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Dental Assistant for an opportunity in Anthony, TX. This Dental Assistant will provide chairside dental assisting and assist in dental health prevention activities at the FCI La Tuna.

The Dental Assistant must possess the ability to collect and track data and enter data into the agency's electronic system

and track scheduling of patient care and must have knowledge and experience in maintaining patient medical records and

confidentiality.

Key Duties of Dental Assistant:

• Assists Dental Officer in dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and

examinations.

• Retrieve patient's records and escorts patients to proper dental specialty section; seats and prepares patient for

attending Dental Officer

• Assists Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications

• Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates oral cavities, and operates aspirator

• Observes patient's responses, and assists patient for dismissal from the Dental Clinic

• Give instructions for subsequent dental appointments

• Makes necessary entries on dental treatment records (both electronic and paper records)

• Prepares dental treatment room for the next patient

• Assists in the treatment of emergency cases

Dental Assistant Education and Qualifications

The Dental Assistant shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental

Assistant school. Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety. The Dental Assistant shall be certified in

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association