{"code":"01483","codeVariants":["01483","1483"],"title":"DENTAL ASSISTANT","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"12","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>DENTAL ASSISTANT</b>\n\n <b>DEFINITION</b>\n\n Under direction, assists in the clinical and administrative functions\n of a dental care program; assists a dentist during examination and\n treatment of patients; does other related work.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>The examples of work for this title are for illustrative\n purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform\n all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties\n performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n <b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\n Establishes appointments for the dentist in coordination with other\n disciplines and good dental practice.\n\n Acts as a receptionist, greets and seats patients, correctly adjusts\n the dental chair and dental light and drapes the patient.\n\n Routes patient for medical tests and services upon the dentist's\n direction\n\n Charts all pathology on the patient's chart upon the dentist's\n direction\n\n Record information on prescriptions and on a variety of forms related\n to dental care for signature of dentist upon the dentist's direction\n\n Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies.\n\n Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition; cleans\n or instructs others in the cleaning of the dental facility.\n\n Orders, receives, inventories and properly stores dental materials,\n supplies and equipment.\n\n Sets up and prepares materials, instruments and equipment for\n procedures.\n\n Passes instruments and materials to and retrieves them from the\n dentist.\n\n Breaks down the instrument and equipment setup.\n\n Applies topical anesthetic agents as directed by the dentist\n\n Assists the licensed dentist in the administration of nitrous oxide in\n the presence of the dentist..\n\n Isolates the operative field, not to include rubber dams.\n\n Removes such debris as is normally created in the course of treatment\n during and after dental procedures by vacuum devices, compressed air,\n mouthwashes and water.\n\n Retracts patient's cheek, tongue or other tissue parts during a dental\n operation.\n\n Keeps alert to condition of patient during treatment for signs of\n fainting, shock or other distress; may take and record patient vital\n signs.\n\n Relays to patient the instructions from dentist for post- treatment\n care.\n\n Answers the telephone; takes and relays messages.\n\n Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activity.\n\n May perform dental laboratory procedures including mixing of\n materials; pouring cast models and dies; uses model trimmer;\n constructs custom impression trays, base plates and bite rims; \n and performs other sub-professional tasks in the dental laboratory.\n\n Analyzes saliva and prepares smears.\n\n May operate dental equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs\n and develop and finish films.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \n manual recording and information systems used by the agency,\n office, or related units.\n\n <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n <b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\n Successful completion of a one (1) year dental assistant program at \n a trade or vocational school, technical institute, accredited college \n or university or in the military service.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>Applicants who do not possess the required\n education may substitute one (1) year of experience performing dental\n assistant work involving restorative, surgical or prosthetic dentistry\n procedures or, in dental x-ray.\n\n <b>LICENSE:</b>\n\n Applicants may be required to possess a valid license as a \n Dental Radiological Technologist issued by the Radiological\n Technology Board, New Jersey Department of Environmental \n Protection.\n\n Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \n New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \n mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\n <b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\n Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of dental care.\n\n Knowledge of the concepts and application of oral pathology,\n bacteriology, pharmacology, dental anatomy, physiology and nutrition.\n\n Knowledge of the necessary preparations used in various dental\n treatments.\n\n Knowledge of the methods used to sterilize dental instruments and\n materials.\n\n Knowledge of methods used to take, process and mount dental x- rays.\n\n Knowledge of dental terminology.\n\n Knowledge of the instruments and materials used in general dentistry.\n\n Ability to manipulate vacuuming and compressed air devices.\n\n Ability to maintain and clean dental and laboratory equipment and the\n dental facility.\n\n Ability to accurately update and maintain dental records, charts and\n files.\n\n Ability to detect signs of syncope, shock or other side reactions to\n dental treatments in patients.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual\n recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\n related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English\n sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign\n Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\n communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as\n they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable\n accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation\n cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,\n such persons may not be eligible.\n\n <b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01483LC N/A12-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 2/04/2003","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, assists in the clinical and administrative functions\n of a dental care program; assists a dentist during examination and\n treatment of patients; does other related work.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative\n purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform\n all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties\n performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nApplicants who do not possess the required\n education may substitute one (1) year of experience performing dental\n assistant work involving restorative, surgical or prosthetic dentistry\n procedures or, in dental x-ray.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Establishes appointments for the dentist in coordination with other\n disciplines and good dental practice.\n\n Acts as a receptionist, greets and seats patients, correctly adjusts\n the dental chair and dental light and drapes the patient.\n\n Routes patient for medical tests and services upon the dentist's\n direction\n\n Charts all pathology on the patient's chart upon the dentist's\n direction\n\n Record information on prescriptions and on a variety of forms related\n to dental care for signature of dentist upon the dentist's direction\n\n Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies.\n\n Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition; cleans\n or instructs others in the cleaning of the dental facility.\n\n Orders, receives, inventories and properly stores dental materials,\n supplies and equipment.\n\n Sets up and prepares materials, instruments and equipment for\n procedures.\n\n Passes instruments and materials to and retrieves them from the\n dentist.\n\n Breaks down the instrument and equipment setup.\n\n Applies topical anesthetic agents as directed by the dentist\n\n Assists the licensed dentist in the administration of nitrous oxide in\n the presence of the dentist..\n\n Isolates the operative field, not to include rubber dams.\n\n Removes such debris as is normally created in the course of treatment\n during and after dental procedures by vacuum devices, compressed air,\n mouthwashes and water.\n\n Retracts patient's cheek, tongue or other tissue parts during a dental\n operation.\n\n Keeps alert to condition of patient during treatment for signs of\n fainting, shock or other distress; may take and record patient vital\n signs.\n\n Relays to patient the instructions from dentist for post- treatment\n care.\n\n Answers the telephone; takes and relays messages.\n\n Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activity.\n\n May perform dental laboratory procedures including mixing of\n materials; pouring cast models and dies; uses model trimmer;\n constructs custom impression trays, base plates and bite rims; \n and performs other sub-professional tasks in the dental laboratory.\n\n Analyzes saliva and prepares smears.\n\n May operate dental equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs\n and develop and finish films.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \n manual recording and information systems used by the agency,\n office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Successful completion of a one (1) year dental assistant program at \n a trade or vocational school, technical institute, accredited college \n or university or in the military service.","LICENSE":"Applicants may be required to possess a valid license as a \n Dental Radiological Technologist issued by the Radiological\n Technology Board, New Jersey Department of Environmental \n Protection.\n\n Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \n New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \n mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of dental care.\n\n Knowledge of the concepts and application of oral pathology,\n bacteriology, pharmacology, dental anatomy, physiology and nutrition.\n\n Knowledge of the necessary preparations used in various dental\n treatments.\n\n Knowledge of the methods used to sterilize dental instruments and\n materials.\n\n Knowledge of methods used to take, process and mount dental x- rays.\n\n Knowledge of dental terminology.\n\n Knowledge of the instruments and materials used in general dentistry.\n\n Ability to manipulate vacuuming and compressed air devices.\n\n Ability to maintain and clean dental and laboratory equipment and the\n dental facility.\n\n Ability to accurately update and maintain dental records, charts and\n files.\n\n Ability to detect signs of syncope, shock or other side reactions to\n dental treatments in patients.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual\n recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\n related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English\n sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign\n Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\n communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as\n they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable\n accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation\n cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,\n such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"DENTAL ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under direction, assists in the clinical and administrative functions of a dental care program; assists a dentist during examination and treatment of patients; does other related work. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Establishes appointments for the dentist in coordination with other disciplines and good dental practice. Acts as a receptionist, greets and seats patients, correctly adjusts the dental chair and dental light and drapes the patient. Routes patient for medical tests and services upon the dentist's direction Charts all pathology on the patient's chart upon the dentist's direction Record information on prescriptions and on a variety of forms related to dental care for signature of dentist upon the dentist's direction Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition; cleans or instructs others in the cleaning of the dental facility. Orders, receives, inventories and properly stores dental materials, supplies and equipment. Sets up and prepares materials, instruments and equipment for procedures. Passes instruments and materials to and retrieves them from the dentist. Breaks down the instrument and equipment setup. Applies topical anesthetic agents as directed by the dentist Assists the licensed dentist in the administration of nitrous oxide in the presence of the dentist.. Isolates the operative field, not to include rubber dams. Removes such debris as is normally created in the course of treatment during and after dental procedures by vacuum devices, compressed air, mouthwashes and water. Retracts patient's cheek, tongue or other tissue parts during a dental operation. Keeps alert to condition of patient during treatment for signs of fainting, shock or other distress; may take and record patient vital signs. Relays to patient the instructions from dentist for post- treatment care. Answers the telephone; takes and relays messages. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activity. May perform dental laboratory procedures including mixing of materials; pouring cast models and dies; uses model trimmer; constructs custom impression trays, base plates and bite rims; and performs other sub-professional tasks in the dental laboratory. Analyzes saliva and prepares smears. May operate dental equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs and develop and finish films. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Successful completion of a one (1) year dental assistant program at a trade or vocational school, technical institute, accredited college or university or in the military service. NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of experience performing dental assistant work involving restorative, surgical or prosthetic dentistry procedures or, in dental x-ray. LICENSE: Applicants may be required to possess a valid license as a Dental Radiological Technologist issued by the Radiological Technology Board, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of dental care. Knowledge of the concepts and application of oral pathology, bacteriology, pharmacology, dental anatomy, physiology and nutrition. Knowledge of the necessary preparations used in various dental treatments. Knowledge of the methods used to sterilize dental instruments and materials. Knowledge of methods used to take, process and mount dental x- rays. Knowledge of dental terminology. Knowledge of the instruments and materials used in general dentistry. Ability to manipulate vacuuming and compressed air devices. Ability to maintain and clean dental and laboratory equipment and the dental facility. Ability to accurately update and maintain dental records, charts and files. Ability to detect signs of syncope, shock or other side reactions to dental treatments in patients. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01483 L C N/A 12 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 2/04/2003","snippet":"DENTAL ASSISTANT DEFINITION Under direction, assists in the clinical and administrative functions of a dental care program; assists a dentist during examination and treatment of patients; does other r...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"doctorate","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2003-02-04","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}