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POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in patient treatment with Dentist and assists the Dental Department with patient flow, sterilization and asepsis of equipment, dental outside lab procedures; maintains appropriate inventory levels and performs dental x-rays. Educated and expected to competently care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient (age 3 xe2x80x93 100 +). Must be certified to take radiographs /graduate of an approved dental assistant program. Position: Dental Assistant Department: Dental Clinic Schedule: Full Time JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required. Graduate of a certified dental assistant program (or equivalent, such as 1 year experience in a dental office doing chair side or completion of Armed Forces training) is also required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Must be certified in radiographs /or graduate of a certified dental program in order to perform x-rays. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of oral hygiene and dental assistance functions. Excellent manual dexterity, and ability to perform detailed and accurate work. Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate concern and caring attitude towards patients, family members and staff. Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans