Dental Assistant

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

 

Position Summary:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing chair-side assistance to dental providers with procedures, patient education, and proper care of dental supplies and equipment, to ensure efficient and smooth dental procedures.

The Dental Assistant is expected to work in a team-based environment where the approach is a whole person care approach that engages the patient in their health care and requires all team members to be effective and supportive communicators.  A high degree of integration and collaboration is required to meet the varying and changing needs of our patients.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares patients for procedures by seating them, preparing patients for procedure, completing, and reviewing required forms and consents and reviews health histories.
• Prepares patients for x-rays, takes x-rays and exposes, develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Prepare and track lab cases through completion.
• Apply fluoride.
• Pouring models.
• Conducts any pre-procedure testing as required.
• Prepare a pick list for Patient Accounts to assist with treatment estimates.
• Assists in procedures by setting up and arranging appropriate instruments for the procedure to be performed.
• Assists provider as directed with variety of procedures, such as impressions, mixing cement. 
• Breaks down room after procedures, disinfects equipment and prepares for next use.
• Assists Dental Hygienists with procedures.
• Maintains records and files by recording data and information into patient files.
• Ensures procedures are documented and assists patients with scheduling follow-up care.
• Assists in maintaining equipment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Reviews and maintains inventory of supplies for office and lab.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

 

Education/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of High School diploma (or equivalent).
• Previous dental assistant experience preferred, or experience through a dental occupations program.
• Must have BLS certification or the ability to attain one.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Stress management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality regarding patient information.

 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 3% employer match after just one year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Continuing Education
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Personal Holiday
• Perfect Attendance Bonus for Hourly Staff

 

Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.