Dental Assistant

PrimeHealth+•Grand Junction, CO

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Dentist with dental procedures, including, but not limited to the preparation of dental examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic set-up and development, and chair side procedural assistance.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side
Good Proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR/EDR systems
Ability to multitask while actively listening
Excellent keyboarding skills
Good telephone manners with a clear speaking voice
Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff
Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited college/program
Bilingual in Spanish
Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following TDAP (up to date booster)
MMR series
Varicella
HEP B series
Flu Shot
TB Screening

Responsibilities

Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans.
Clean, disinfect, sterilize and generally organize dental operatory and laboratory areas.
Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies.
Open and close clinic independently.
Responsible to keep sterilization area updated.
Performs limited hygiene services of child prophys and application of Topical fluoride.
Oversight of general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies.
Assist with inventory control measures and process.
Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures.
Schedule Dental appointments.
Be available to help any other Dental provider when it is needed.
Perform coronal polish for both adults and children.
Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create Custom trays and wax rims.
Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form.
Participate in creating and explaining Dental treatment plans.
Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and x-ray Certification.
Participate in Laboratory process: Dentures, crowns, metal and Resin partials, Lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures/partials home care.
Fabrication of Temporary crowns.
Lead Daily Dental Flow and manage two rooms for procedures.
Participate in the training for new employees.
Schedule Dental appointments.
Order supplies, inventory and track shipments.
Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements.
Comply with all OSHA, HIPAA and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth.
Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor.