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JOB SUMMARY: Dental Assistant 1 performs a variety of, office, and laboratory duties. The position provides assistance to dentists, volunteers, and/or hygienists.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare dental cases for laboratory pick-up and keep a log of cases pending.
Serve as translator and interpreter for dentists who do not speak Spanish.
Provide patient education during patient care and post patient care.
Schedule daily, weekly, monthly and yearly preventative maintenance on all dental equipment; according to schedules.
Maintain dental supplies and place orders in an efficient manner.
Document each procedure in the designated log.
Keep the inventory log of instruments.
Cover for front desk at other clinics/worksites as needed, within the scope of service per state.
Attend outreach, fairs, and special events to support the dental clinics.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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