Dental Assistant

Central Ozarks Medical Center • Gravois Mills, MO

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) has been providing quality healthcare in Central Missouri since 1979. COMC's staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities. COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality healthcare regardless of insurance status. Our Mission: COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal. Our Values: At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions: Selfless Service: We lead by example, Approachable: We communicate openly, Resilient: We enable and Inspire, Passionate: We promote community, Responsive: We take action, Resourceful: We collaborate.

Requirements

• Must have GED or be a graduate from high school.
• Must have dental assisting experience.
• Must be a graduate of a dental assisting educational program.
• Expanded Functions Required.
• Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Ability to effectively present information to the Dental Director.
• Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Dependability and reliability: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
• Communication skills: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.
• Teamwork and cooperation: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• Judgment: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• Adaptability: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• Role modeling: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• Creativity: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• Attendance: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed.
• Safety: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
• Productivity: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required.
• Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dental assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with all dental procedures, as directed.
• Take dental x-rays; develop and prepare the x-rays for evaluation by the dentist.
• Clean, sterilize, and lubricate instruments.
• Provide dental education for patients and families as required.
• Perform general lab procedures as required.
• Responsible for assisting with inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
• Maintain operatories, waiting room and laboratory in proper order.
• Assist the dental receptionist with scheduling and chart maintenance and other clerical duties as required.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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