Dental Assistant (M-Th 8a-7p)
About The Position
The Dental Assistant provides support to the dentist in delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. The role prepares patients and treatment rooms, accesses dental records, supplies instruments and materials, assists during examinations and procedures, and provides patient triage and care coordination within the limits of the assistant’s training and capabilities. The position also supports clinical equipment, supplies, protocols, patient education, and confidentiality requirements. The stated schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The posting also says schedules vary, typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that overtime may be required depending on patient volumes. The work takes place in a dental office and involves direct patient care and interaction with dentists, hygienists, patients, and other office personnel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR certification required; it must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Candidates without formal dental assistant education must have at least one year of direct experience in a Dental Assistant role.
- Understand the ethics of confidentiality.
- Submit to TB testing and vaccinations recommended by OSHA guidelines.
- Be courteous, honest, and professional.
- Communicate and relate well with dentists and other clinical staff.
- Maintain appropriate certification(s).
- Be efficient, organized, and accurate.
- Possess visual acuity and manual dexterity to assist with procedures, perform and interpret lab results, and use a computer.
- Possess auditory acuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program is strongly preferred; equivalent certificates or degrees may be considered with appropriate combined experience.
- Previous dental office experience preferred.
- For candidates with formal Dental Assistant education, previous patient-care-related experience is preferred.
- Previous computer experience or training in the medical field preferred.
- Ability to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.
- Socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatment, access dental records, and provide instruments and materials needed during procedures.
- Obtain and/or review patient and family history in the dental record.
- Chaperone and assist dentists during examinations and procedures.
- Return or receive patient phone calls during office hours; triage patients by phone or in the office, assess dental needs, coordinate appropriate care or interventions, and refer to licensed staff or providers as indicated.
- Maintain and stock examination rooms.
- Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments.
- Provide post-treatment and oral health care instructions as requested.
- Take impressions for study models, crowns, bridges, dentures, and partial dentures; pour models when necessary.
- Take digital x-rays as directed by the dentist.
- Maintain clinical equipment and supplies.
- Perform direct patient care within the limits of training and capabilities when the dentist is unavailable.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Assist in developing and documenting protocols related to job functions.
- Perform other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
