Dental Assistant

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center • Columbus, NE

34d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs chair side assistance in all operative and dental treatment procedures. Perform office and clerical procedures relative to patient records, appointments, and fees. Prepare dental instruments and materials necessary for the treatment of patients. Assist, perform and demonstrate dental services such as four-handed dentistry, taking and processing impressions, taking radiographs, placement of rubber dams, patient management and other dental techniques.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification or ability to earn certification within three months.
• Ability to communicate effectively and articulate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize tasks, establish priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program is preferred.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish-Speaking

Responsibilities

• Provides support and relief to other dental team members of clinical work and minor administrative and business details as directed by Dentist or Hygienist.
• Documents charts per request of Dentist or Hygienist.
• Perform copying, filing, updating pre-authorizations and treatment plans and other projects related to administrative support.
• Perform duties to allow more efficiency to dentist such as: taking impressions, taking X-rays, coronal polishing, 4-handed dentistry, etc.
• Maintaining clinic flow by sterilizing, room turn around, stocking cleaning, and putting material away.
• Provides information to callers regarding patient care as directed by Dentist or Hygienist.
• Explain procedures, treatment plans, costs, and post-op care appointments and total hygiene instructions.
• Able to assist doctor in 4-handed dentistry.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED