Dental Assistant Summary Under the direction of the Dental Assistant
Supervisor and direct supervision of the Dental Provider, the Dental
Assistant will assist and perform a wide variety of patient oral health
care services, including: assist the Dentist during dental examinations
and procedures; maintain sterilization and infection control protocols;
performs dental radiology and records treatment information in patient
records. Support dental department in a variety of administrative and
clerical functions as needed or directed by the Dental Assistant
Supervisor or Provider. Schedule 8:00 am ? 6:00 pm four days a week
Rotating Saturdays 9:00 am ? 1:00 pm Required Qualifications 1.
Successful completion of Dental Assistant program at an accredited
institution. Required 2. Satisfactory completion of continuing education
credits as mandated by any professional boards, licensing agencies, or
credentialing organizations as applicable. Required 3. Community health
or dental background preferred. 4. Bilingual/Trilingual preferred. 5.
Must submit CORI and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying
information. Required 6. Ability to handle confidential information in a
professional manner and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Required 7.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. 8. Ability to work
accurately, independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
9. Excellent organizational, computer, and customer service skills.
Competencies 1. High level of customer service and a positive approach
to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department
and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive
experience. 2. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work
collaboratively as a member of a team. 3. Must possess excellent oral
and written communication skills and time management skills to
effectively communicate with patients. 4. Ability to handle confidential
information in a professional manner. 5. Works well under pressure to
manage stressful situations. 6. Uses sound judgment and confidence. 7.
Ability to multi- task. 8. Detail-oriented and accurate. All
requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude
individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health
and safety of themselves or other employees. Benefits include: excellent
compensation, signing bonus, 3.2 weeks of paid time off, 3 personal
days, and 12.5 paid holidays; reimbursable licensing fees and continuing
education credits; employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and
referral program; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life
insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary
flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage.
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