Dental Assistant

Philadelphia Fight•Philadelphia, PA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Philadelphia FIGHT is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to provide ancillary clinical support at FIGHT's Family Dentistry Department. The role involves preparing treatment rooms, greeting patients, and completing vital measurements. The Dental Assistant is expected to display a flexible, positive attitude, initiative, accountability, and the ability to adapt to changes in our growing health center. This role requires teamwork and collaboration with both clinical and administrative teams.

Requirements

Must possess a Radiation Health and Safety certification from the Dental Assisting National Board within 3 months of hire.
Must possess CPR/Basic Life Support/AED certification for adults and children within 3 months of hire.
2+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant required, preferably in a FQHC or public health environment.
Proficiency in using a variety of dental equipment needed to successfully treat patients.
Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, e-mail, time sheet management, reporting, internet research, etc. using relevant software such as HRIS and Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and excellent customer service.
Ability to demonstrate cultural competency and understanding of a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to health care.
Ability to remain organized
Must be able to exercise good judgment and identify when to escalate issues as appropriate.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices such as OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA and funding body regulations.
Strong skillsets in interpersonal relationships and teamwork, attention to detail, customer service, time management, autonomy and problem solving.
Discretion, initiative, and ability to maintain HIPAA compliance.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in a FQHC or public health environment.

Responsibilities

Prepares treatment room by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, triaging, and obtaining vital measurements.
Provides information to patients, including oral health education and oral hygiene instructions, and by answering questions or requests.
Demonstrates high degree of knowledge and competency around general dental procedures, infection control procedures, sterilization technique, instrument setup and requisite materials.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Completes medical record utilizing FIGHT's electronic medical record system, ensuring accuracy.
Tracks and facilitates legal and regulatory compliance for the dental clinic (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, informed consent).
Maintains and continuously improves professional and technical knowledge.
Manages patient flow including triaging of urgent care patients.
Provides oral health education and oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Assists with training and onboarding new clinical staff.
Upholds and ensures compliance and attention to all FIGHT policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
Other duties as assigned to fulfill FIGHT's mission.

Benefits

3 weeks of PTO (4 weeks after 1st year)
11 paid holidays
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
Employer-funded Short-Term Disability coverage and Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) with employer contribution
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with options for basic plan or Roth 403(b) contributions with employer matching up to 4%
Discounted education options with partnered institution Pierce College
Option to contribute to medical discount programs
Legal services
Charitable contributions
Pet insurance coverage