Dental Hygiene Clinic Dental Assistant at Pima Medical Institute

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Prepare practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Demonstrate and assist students with lab procedures and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
• Oversee and regulate preparation of instruments, sterilization procedures, and clinic disinfection and cleanliness.
• Assist Dental Clinic Receptionist with front office duties as necessary.
• Serve as a chair-side assistant with the clinic dentist(s) or hygienist(s).
• Assist with OSHA compliance and safety for the Dental Program.
• Order clinic supplies and maintains the inventory for the clinic in association with Clinical Director.
• Maintain the clinic and lab equipment.
• Oversee necessary maintenance logs.
• Track dental lab cases.

 The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Dental Assisting.
• Three (3) years of occupational experience as a Dental Assistant
• Proficient in didactic and clinical four-handed and/or six-handed dentistry.
• Current licenses, certifications, or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Dental Assistant field.
• Bilingual preferred