Dental Assistant II (4528) - Pittsfield

Employees at this level provide advanced assistance to a dental student or instructors/faculty/residents in rendering dental services and are expected to anticipate their needs; performs related specialized laboratory procedures; helps maintain the operating efficiency of a clinic; and instructs dental assistant students in the techniques, theory, and practice of dental assisting.

A(n) Dental Assistant II typically -

1. provides assistance during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating dental materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity, and assisting with sedations;
2. arranges equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials and supplies, and patients' records;
3. reports on malfunctioning operatory or x-ray equipment to appropriate personnel; helps identify and report general maintenance problems in the clinic;
4. assists supervisor in the ordering, stocking, inventorying and distribution of supplies and equipment; ensures supplies and equipment are clean and put away after use;
5. instructs dental students in utilization of services of dental assistants;
6. exposes digital, con-beam, computed tomography (CBCT), and film-based dental radiographs under the direction of a dentist or dental X-ray technician, demonstrating all radiographic techniques and radiation protection;
7. instructs dental assistant students in the techniques, theory, and practice of dental assisting;
8. instructs patients in proper oral hygiene, as directed;
9. prepares, organizes, and packs instruments and supplies;
10. communicates directly with patients as guided by the student or instructors/faculty; communicates in an appropriate and positive manner to guide and re-assure patients, as well as support the patient care mission of the institution;
11. cleans and sterilizes all supplies, instruments, and placing disposable barriers on equipment required for patient treatment based on facility protocol;
12. takes, pours, trims, and polishes study casts and models;
13. performs duties comparable to those associated with the next lower level in this series and other related duties as assigned.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one of the following categories below:
   1. Six (6 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series.
   2. Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting School.
   3. Current Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board, if required by the employing institution.

1. Knowledge and techniques needed in dental procedures and medicine pertaining to dental assistance (e.g., knowledge of four-handed dentistry).
2. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. Knowledge of computers to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents using a variety of clinical software applications.
4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
5. Ability to perform functions of administrative and clerical procedures managing files and records, designing forms, and managing inventory.
6. Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
7. Skill in interpersonal verbal and written communication.
8. Ability to build rapport with patients.
9. Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
10. Ability to remain continuously on task for several hours while sitting, standing, or moving.
11. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect when speaking with patients, peers, faculty, and staff.
12. Ability to help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures; communicates appropriately and positively to guide and re-assu

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