Dental Assistant (Per Diem) - Manning - Float Pool
About The Position
The Dental Assistant supports providers in delivering dental care to patients by performing procedures allowed under Arizona State Dental Laws and other duties authorized by providers and supervisors. The role supports El Rio Health’s mission to provide comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to people with health care needs. The Dental Assistant assists dentists and hygienists with patient care, prepares patients and treatment areas, records treatment information and charges, and helps maintain safe, clean, and well-stocked clinic and sterilization areas. The position also supports patient flow, communicates treatment information and oral hygiene instructions at the direction of providers, and adapts to assignments across qualified clinic areas. The employee must comply with applicable policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, safety, and Joint Commission Certification requirements. This is a per-diem position with a Monday–Friday schedule. Employees must have reliable transportation to accommodate operational reassignments during the workday. If driving during work hours, employees must have a valid driver’s license and meet Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and/or at least 3 years of chairside dental assisting experience.
- Current Arizona Board-approved certificate in radiology.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- A current, valid Level I fingerprint clearance card in good standing, or application for one within seven working days after beginning employment. The posting also states that new hires and transfers must submit a fingerprint clearance card or receipt before the hire or transfer date and receive a Level One Non-IVP card within 30 days after that date.
- Reliable transportation able to accommodate organizational operational reassignments during the workday.
- If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Employees must undergo pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing under applicable federal and state regulations.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience as a Dental Assistant.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if directly related to the job’s functions and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists and hygienists in delivering patient care by passing instruments, placing rubber dams, using air and water syringes and high-speed evacuation systems, and taking, pouring, and trimming preliminary impressions and models.
- Help providers manage dental and medical emergencies using authorized procedures, administer CPR, and follow Universal Precautions and OSHA guidelines.
- Accurately record treatment, code service charges, prepare treatment plans on dental charts, and enter progress notes and treatment plans into the computer according to policies and procedures.
- Prepare patients for treatment by taking and recording blood pressure, seating patients, and preparing them for providers at their appointed times.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized operatories, dental lab, sterilization area, workstations, examination rooms, and other work areas; clean, store, and maintain instruments, hand pieces, and sterilization units.
- Prepare, maintain, wash, and sterilize dental trays and instruments according to current clinic procedures and protocols.
- Work with providers and team members to support smooth workflow, including when team members are absent; take a leadership role in patient flow when assigned on a rotational basis.
- Work flexibly in all qualified clinic areas and perform other duties as needed to accomplish results.
- Comply with policies and procedures, including those addressing HIPAA, compliance, health and safety, infection prevention and control, and Joint Commission Certification standards.
- Address and report safety issues or potential hazards and participate in safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
- Use time effectively, contribute to expected productivity, and use provider downtime to clean instruments, organize, or assist team members.
- Capture correct charges, confirm scheduled appointments, and take initiative to seat appointed patients, walk-ins, and emergencies; take measures to support a no-show rate below 5% and send no-show cards as needed.
- Support smooth patient flow and effective use of provider and support staff time; stock operatories daily with supplies, equipment, documents, and forms; remove outdated materials and report low or unavailable items to the supervisor.
- Relay treatment information, instructions, directions, and consent information to patients, parents, or guardians at the direction of dentists and hygienists; provide oral hygiene instruction and accurately communicate treatment plans and fees.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
