DENTAL ASSISTANT

Rocking Horse Community Health Center•Springfield, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team! Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to some of the area’s most vulnerable populations. The organization is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Dental Team Group. The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the Dentists and Hygienists in the care and treatment of the patient. Performs duties independently including polishing and other duties according to certification authorization. This opportunity has a generous compensation package.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Current CDA Certificate issued by DANB, OCDAC, or equivalent.
Current license to practice dental radiography in State of Ohio.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
Ability to motivate patients.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, customers and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers as a safety net for all persons without regard for their ability to pay for services.
Appreciate patient-centered care in a medical home.
Committed to quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
Excellent interpersonal communication, organization, and managerial skills are also necessary.
Staff is required to understand the privacy policies and procedures.
Moves in and out of exam rooms, front office, exam rooms, hallways and waiting room.
Spends a good portion of the day on feet.
Some bending and stooping required.
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds requires assistance.
Requires manual dexterity to maneuver for operating office equipment.
Visual activity required to respond and react to client observations and to physical changes while assisting with clinic tasks.
Eye and hand coordination and finger dexterity needed for entering data and reviewing software.
Must be able to read and generate written communication and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of ADA and/or OH DAII program preferred.
Previous dental assisting experience and X-ray certification preferred.
Board certified in Coronal Polishing in State of Ohio preferred.
Board certified in the placement of pit and fissure sealants in the State of Ohio preferred.
Certification in nitrous oxide-oxygen minimal sedation monitoring preferred.
Previous dental assisting experience in pediatric dentistry for at least 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Dentists and Hygienists in the care and treatment of the patient.
Performs duties independently including polishing and other duties according to certification authorization.
Prepare and maintain charts, records, logs, and reports.
Interact with patients and other members of the general public.
Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.