Description
Location: Cherokee County Health Dept. (Dental Dept.)-Canton, GA
Clinic Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 7:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday - 7:30am to 7:00pm
Friday - 7:30am to 1:00pm
Job Responsibilities
- Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
- Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
- Instructs clients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting model pours, trims, and polishes study models
- Prepares clients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays
- Prepares materials and assist dentist during dental procedures
- Provides post operative instructions prescribed by the doctor
- Records treatment information in client records
- Records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Receives additional training, as required to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas
Minimum Qualifications
Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college OR High school diploma or GED AND Six months of experience in a dental setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Familiar with Phosphor plate digital radiographs
Additional Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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How to Apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph
