Dental Assistant Senior (67361)

NorthCare • Oklahoma City, OK

66d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Dentist in providing dental care to the patients of Variety Care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of Dental Assisting training and/or work experience.
• Possesses all four expanded functions/certificates: Radiation Safety and Protection, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Nitrous Oxide Application, or Sealant Application.
• Must be able to obtain a Dental Assistant permit from the Board of Dentistry within 30 days of beginning employment.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast pace environment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Able to assist patients in to and out of dental chair when asked or directed.
• Able to walk, bend, lift, and remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental treatment; goes over treatment plans.
• Arranges chair side dental instruments and materials in preparation for each procedure.
• Ability to perform Four-Handed Dentistry in coordination with the Dentists.
• Sterilizes and cleans instruments.
• Takes appropriate digital X-Rays.
• Maintains dental and office equipment.
• Keeps operatory and the lab neat and aseptic always.
• Expanded functions if certification allows; (coronal polishing, sealants, N20, and X-Rays).
• Calls patient into dental clinic from patient waiting.
• Ability to work at any of the Variety Care Dental locations floats to locations as directed by the Dental Practice Administrator as needed.
• Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees