Dental Assistant

Intermountain Health

4d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks in a surgical or clinic setting as instructed by a licensed professional.

Requirements

• Utah Radiology Certification (If working in dental clinic)
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Basic computer skills
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Dental Care
• Chairside Assisting
• Communication
• Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Patient Care
• Clinical Support
• Work Collaboratively
• X-Rays
• Dental Assistant Program Completion
• Dental office or pediatric surgical experience

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain equipment, instruments, and supplies for dental procedures
• Assist licensed professionals during dental procedures in clinic or surgical settings
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patient care
• Perform patient charting, documentation, and obtain x-rays
• Sterilize instruments, handle medications, and manage specimens

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed