Dental Assistant - Full Time (30-40 hrs/wk)

Mountainlands Community Health Center Inc•Vernal, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dental Assistants help prepare patients for procedures, prepare exam rooms and equipment, assist dentist during exams and procedures, and maintain infection control protocols. Mountainlands Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable, high quality primary health care to everyone in our community, including those who are uninsured, have low-income, or face other barriers to care. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who want to join our team and help us serve all patients who seek our services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current Basic Life Support certification and maintenance required
Proof of current immunizations will be requested upon hire
Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to identify, prioritize and complete tasks with limited supervision.
Reliable transportation.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Dental Assistant certification with completion of externship hours preferred.
Non-certified applicants with less than 1 year of dental assistant experience may be considered.
Experience in dental office preferred, but newly certified DAs encouraged to apply
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred (Utah County locations)
Experience with EMR documentation a plus.
Limited travel to other sites for cross-coverage is possible (greater than 15 miles).

Responsibilities

Prepare operatory for routine dental procedures.
Assist in all routine dental procedures.
Document in the EMR.
Demonstrate safe radiology practices.
Prepare, maintain and sterilize equipment utilizing rigorous infection control regulations.
Provide patients with post-procedure care instructions.
Clean and re-stock dental rooms.
Maintain skills and knowledge through training, required meetings, and supervisor check-ins.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Follow MCHC policies, procedures, and standards.
Display a professional appearance and demeanor.