Dental Assistant

Sacred Circle • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a health division of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Sacred Circle Healthcare preserves the Goshute heritage of protecting and caring for family and extends the tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area. They refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare. Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing professional dental care for clinic patients under the supervision of the DMD or DDS. They assist the Dentist(s) and staff in coordinating patient care and function as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and Dentist(s).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of DA experience or one (1) year of experience if DA Certified from a training program that included externship hours.
• Knowledge of dental practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording results.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a recognized training facility for dental assistants.
• CPR Certification.
• Experience working with the Native American community.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules & organizing patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Takes dental x-rays.
• Prepares instruments for procedures.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Ensures that all exam, equipment, tools, instruments, etc. and treatment areas are sterilized and ready for treatment.
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Takes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts.
• Performs office management tasks that require the use of a computer.
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs all related dental and other office work as required.
• Operates under the supervision of the dentist for all dental services.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all Sacred Circle Health Care Policies and Procedures.
• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values Statements.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Generous PTO, paid holidays and floating holidays to celebrate what is important to you (prorated for part-time employees)
• Retirement matching to invest in your future
• Colleagues that are unparalleled
• A culture that is second to none

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED