• Job Description

  Req#: 14728

  Position Details

  Position Information

  Position Title	Dental Assistant I
  Position Number	TBD
  Position Type	Temporary Part-Time
  Hiring Location	George Campus-Wilmington, DE
  Contact Phone Number	302-573-5469
  Contact Email Address	w-jobs@dtcc.edu
  Work Location	George Campus-Wilmington, DE
  Position Specific Details	We have a vacancy for a Dental Assistant I for Monday through Thursdays 7:45am – 4pm (days are flexible)
  Salary	$15.15/Hour

  Classification Information

  Classification Title	Dental Assistant I
  Job Code	5047 (FT), 5547 (PT)
  FLSA	Non-Exempt
  Position Pay Grade	B/C 06
  Position Type	Part-Time
  Summary Statement	An incumbent is responsible for assisting dentist(s) and providing related clerical services in the operation of a community/educational dental clinic.
  Nature and Scope	An incumbent typically reports to a technical supervisor providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, as well as clinic support services. Additional duties include exposing and processing x-rays, mixing of dental materials, maintaining instruments and equipment, obtaining accurate patient medical histories, and maintaining patient files.
  Principal Accountabilities	An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities: 1. Assists dentist during patient treatment procedures. Keeps oral areas clean by using suction devices, water sprays, and retraction. Passes instruments to dentist as needed. 2. Mixes dental materials, such as sealants, composites, amalgams, etc. 3. Exposes, develops, and mounts x-rays. 4. Sterilizes and maintains instruments and equipment, using autoclave and chemicals. 5. Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies. 6. Communicates with and supports patients to assure understanding of dental treatment processes. 7. Greets patients and answers telephones. 8. Performs related clerical work, records patient information, and maintains patient files. 9. Performs other related duties as required.
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of dental operative assistance procedures and techniques. Knowledge of dental terminology, instrumentation, and materials. Knowledge of methods and techniques for sterilization of dental instruments. Knowledge of general office procedures. Knowledge of methods and techniques of exposing, developing, and mounting x-rays. Proficient keyboarding skills. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Ability to use clerical office equipment. Ability to perform instrument sterilization and equipment maintenance. Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports. Ability to provide assistance to dentist. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other clinic staff.
  Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or GED, with training as a dental assistant, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience. Currently holds or is eligible for Delaware State Radiology Certification.

• About the company

  Delaware Technical Community College is a public community college in the US state of Delaware.

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