Dental Assistant - CIH (00047)

Axis Health System•Cortez, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant is a member of the multi-disciplinary oral health care team with responsibility for patient exam and procedure preparation and assisting within the scope of practice of a dental assistant.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Considerable knowledge and skill obtained through experience and/or training to be able to provide appropriate care to all clinic patients
Advanced knowledge of dental record keeping practices including documentation in an electronic health/dental record
Ability to exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately
Knowledge of dental and medical terminology
Physical capability to interact with others and perform mobility requirements of the position
Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet
Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings
Ability to read and understand written materials
Must regard work as confidential
Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency
Occasional travel required
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience
Preferred education

Responsibilities

Patient exam and procedure preparation
Assisting within the scope of practice of a dental assistant
Documentation in an electronic health/dental record
Recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately
Operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer
Access the internet
Be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers
Communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups
Work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
Multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions
Concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings
Read and understand written materials
Regard work as confidential
Take on additional duties when necessary