High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy
Basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments
Basic knowledge of infection control techniques
Basic knowledge of oral health care instruction
Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel