Dental Assistant

Jordan Valley Health•Marshfield, MO

About The Position

The Dental Assistant collaborates with dental providers to ensure high-quality patient care. The role includes preparing treatment rooms and equipment, preparing patients for treatment, documenting in the electronic dental record, preparing laboratory cases, and following infection-prevention practices. The position also supports patient check-in and check-out, follow-up, access to care, and clinic operations as needed.

Requirements

One year of experience; education may be substituted for lack of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Employees must provide proof of vaccination for influenza, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Basic skills certification and expanded functions.
Graduation from a dental assisting program.

Responsibilities

Prepare trays and set up treatment rooms; sterilize instruments.
Pass and receive instruments during treatment.
Document treatment-related information in patients’ electronic charts.
Mix cements, amalgam, and impression materials.
Provide oral evacuation and retraction.
Expose and develop dental radiographs.
Seat, prepare, and dismiss patients.
Take patients’ blood pressure, oral temperature, and medical histories.
Clean and prepare operatories and maintain equipment.
Manage inventory and perform routine equipment maintenance.
Follow OSHA standards and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Answer telephone calls, provide information, route calls, and take messages.
Work with providers and staff to meet patient needs while following scheduling protocols.
Provide sensitive, customer-focused care in a fast-paced environment with changing workflows.
Work effectively as part of a team to help the clinic meet its goals and objectives.
Balance and report daily cash when working in check-in or check-out.
Obtain payor-source information and verify insurance eligibility.
Make patient follow-up calls as directed, help address barriers to care, and answer questions.
Complete patient excuse forms at a provider’s request.
Help patients connect with resources, including Medicaid applications, sliding-scale enrollment, and payment agreements.
Assist patients who have difficulty completing paperwork or understanding information, and provide continuity of support.

Benefits

Eligible new hires may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus; rehires are not eligible.
Medical and prescription drug coverage with three plan options through UnitedHealthcare’s Choice Plus network.
Telemedicine services through Teladoc.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan.
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network.
Vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match beginning after 30 days of employment.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance available.
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital-care, and pet insurance options through MetLife.
Pay on demand.
Nine paid holidays per year.