Dental Assistant

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

23d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant collaborates with dental providers to ensure high-quality patient care. The role includes preparing and breaking down treatment rooms and equipment, preparing patients for treatment, documenting care in the electronic dental record, preparing laboratory cases, following infection-prevention practices, and performing other assigned duties. Employees must provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB).

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.
Proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB) is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare trays and sterilize instruments.
Pass and receive instruments.
Document treatment-related information in patients’ electronic charts.
Mix cements, amalgam, and impression materials.
Perform oral evacuation and retraction.
Expose and develop dental radiographs.
Take blood pressure and oral temperature.
Seat, prepare, and dismiss patients.
Maintain inventory control.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Prepare and clean operatories.
Follow the Clinic Exposure Control Plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and contribute to a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eligible new hires may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus; rehires are not eligible.
Three medical and prescription drug plan options through UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus, with access to Teladoc telemedicine.
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 DPPO and vision coverage through EyeMed Insight.
Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance are available.
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program support, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Optional critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on demand.
Nine paid holidays per year.