Dental Assistant - Sycuan Health Center

Sycuan•El Cajon, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your skills, energy, and passion for patient care to Sycuan Health Center’s dental team. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll be a familiar, friendly face throughout the patient journey by supporting providers chairside, keeping operations running smoothly, and helping every visitor leave with a brighter smile. Job Purpose: Provides dental assistant services according to licensing protocols and under the appropriate supervision and provides receptionist duties

Requirements

X-ray technician license
Certificate of Completion from accredited Dental Assistant School
California coronal polishing certificate
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Working knowledge of dental office procedures
Working knowledge of electronic dental practice management data-bases
Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing the management of dental records
Working knowledge of MS Office
Working knowledge of FAX, scanner and copy machines
Working knowledge of MS Outlook and web search browser
Ability to key 30 words per minute
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and staff
Ability to complete forms and documents
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Ability to appear for work on time
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours at a time
Ability to lift up to 40lbs
Ability to routinely bend, reach, pull, and push
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to adhere to SMDC work attendance and punctuality policies
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
Ability to appear for work on time
Ability to accept constructive criticism

Nice To Haves

Tribal clinic experience
Dental assistant/receptionist experience
California Registered Dental Assistant License
California cavitron scaler certificate
California dental sealant certificate
Proficiency in Dentrix dental practice management data-base
Proficiency in Micro Soft Office
Registered Dental Assistant license
Multi-lingual
Understanding of Native American culture, customs, and history

Responsibilities

Performs morning opening procedures in preparation for patient care
Greets patients and maintains a safe clean working environment
Seats patients and informs the dentist that they are present
Takes and processes x-rays as directed by the dentist
Prepares the treatment tray in preparation for dental care
Assists the dentist within established licensing and supervisory limitations
Adheres to standards for infection control and personal protection in accordance with SMDC, local, state and federal OSHA regulations
Disinfects the dental operatory prior to and after patient care
Maintains the dental unit vacuum unit solids collector (trap) and lines
Replenishes the dental unit distilled water supply
Cleans, organizes and stocks inventory in the dental operatory, sterilization area, laboratory and darkroom
Maintains, sterilizes and disinfects all x-ray machines, processors, sterilizers, operatory equipment, dental hand-pieces, procedure instruments and other equipment utilized during daily operations
Documents the sterilization inventory board to maintain adequate supply inventory
Completes laboratory work as needed and manages cases to be sent out and the return date for their delivery
Performs and documents the inventory of all department equipment
Performs and documents the testing and maintenance of sterilizers, eyewash stations, emergency resuscitation gear, defibrillator and fire extinguishers
Answers the telephone and provides information and services according to scripted protocols
Responds to recorded messages and forwards calls and inquiries as needed
Calls patients to confirm scheduled visits and to fill available appointments
Calls laboratories, vendors, contracted entities and medical/dental providers to ensure continuous operations and facilitate patient care
Coordinates dental appointments according to sequenced treatment plans, required procedure time and conforming to current templates
Informs dental providers and assistant staff of appointments scheduled on the basis of urgent care or Tribal priority
Manages hard charts and opens electronic charts as needed and in preparation for scheduled dental visits
Provides patients with appropriate registration forms, obtains insurance eligibility information and creates new electronic and hard patient charts
Updates electronic and hard patient charts with current identification, contact and insurance/billing information
Completes registration of patients into appropriate existing SMDC databases
Monitors and maintains the integrity of the electronic daily patient schedule
Delivers the patient hard chart to the treatment room and notifies all department staff of patient arrivals and schedules changes both verbally and electronically
Provides and obtains electronic and physical patient signatures on treatment plans, consent documents, information release waivers and notification of SMDC practice policies
Manages chart documents for FAX, scan and copy in accordance with current policy and HIPAA restrictions
Reports workplace hazards and safety issues promptly according to SMDC and OSHA regulations
Complies with the posted General Industry Safety Orders Code of Safe Practices
Performs afternoon closing procedures after the completion of patient care
Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to all components of the patient dental record, other personal information acquired during the performance of job duties and concerning SMDC and interdepartmental discussions
Attends all full staff and departmental meetings
Attends and participates in all SMDC drills, trainings and unscheduled meetings conducted during hours of operation
Performs all job functions in compliance with SMDC policies and procedures
Performs extra-oral duties or functions in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Dental Auxiliaries and as directed by the supervising dentist
Operates dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography in compliance with section 1656 of the California Business and Professions Code
Performs duties in compliance with the California Dental Board Committee on Dental Auxiliaries and as directed by the supervising dentist