Dental Assistant- Bilingual Preferred

GraceMed Health Clinic•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides dental assistance to complement the dentist’s role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. This role involves preparing patients for treatment, assisting dentists during procedures, managing patient records, and maintaining a sterile and organized clinical environment. The Dental Assistant will also handle patient communications, perform basic diagnostic tasks like taking X-rays and impressions, and provide post-treatment instructions. Additionally, the position requires maintaining patient confidentiality and assisting in the development of office protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant program strongly preferred.
Other equivalent certificates or degrees may be considered with the appropriate combined experience.
Previous dental office experience preferred.
CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
Minimum one-year direct experience in a Dental Assistant role required for candidates with no formal DA education.
Previous patient care related experience is preferred for candidates with formal DA education.
Previous computer experience or training in medical field preferred.
Understands ethics of confidentiality.
Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
Able to communicate and relate well with dentists and other clinical staff.
Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.
Able to maintain appropriate certification(s).
Efficient, organized and accurate.
Must possess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.
Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to assist with procedures, perform and interpret lab results, and interface with computer.
Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares the patient for treatment, accesses dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during treatment procedures.
Obtains and/or reviews patient and family history in dental record.
Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
Returns or receives patient phone calls during office hours; performs triage of patients by phone or in office, assesses dental needs of patient and coordinates appropriate care or interventions and refers to licensed staff or providers as indicated.
Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
Provides post-treatment and oral health care instruction as requested.
Takes impressions for study models/crowns/bridges/dentures/partial dentures, and when necessary, pours up models.
Takes digital xrays as directed by the dentist.
Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
Performs direct patient care within the limits of his/her training and capabilities when the dentist is unavailable.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his/her job functions.
Performs other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.