Dental Assistant; Dental

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care duties including but not limited to preparation of exam rooms and instruments, proper sterilization techniques of instruments, operating dental equipment, and taking x-rays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years related work experience as a dental assistant
CPR certification or the ability to obtain
Current and up to date Ohio Dental Board Radiograph Permit
Follow consistently universal precautions and OSHA guidelines
Ability to work with diverse patient populations
Demonstrate critical thinking skills
Demonstrate proficient time management skills
Demonstrate consistent on time attendance for all scheduled work hours
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent judgment and ability to appropriately handle problems
Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Clean, sterilize, properly store instruments, and assist with ordering dental supplies to ensure inventory needs are met.
Room patient during intake, take blood pressure, and dismiss patients with appropriate referrals as needed.
Assists dental clinic flow and operation by providing supplies and equipment as requested by Dentists.
Assists with chair-side assistance, discuss treatment plans and postoperative instructions as directed by the Dentists.
Follows organizations standards of client care and satisfaction, complies with QAI program, and communicates all client complaints to the Dental Director and does so for immediate problem resolution.
Ability to document and chart each visit in the EHR (electronic health record)
Ability to schedule patients for follow up visits or assist with rescheduling appointments.
Computer literacy: Ability to email, fax, screen
Assists with wrap-up and clean up at the close of dental clinic.
Promotes effective communication within and between departments through teamwork.
Attends departmental and health center all staff meetings.
Contributes to departmental and organizational decision-making through active participation.
Works effectively and positively with co-workers and volunteers.
Other duties, as assigned.