Dental Assistant
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah•Cedar City, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
Assists in front desk duties in answering the phone, making appointments, checking in patients. Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials, passing instruments and materials, performing procedures in compliance with procedures and protocols. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team!
Requirements
- Must be insurable through the Tribe’s vehicle insurance
- Must pass a criminal and fingerprint background check according to P.L. 101-630 standards
- Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening
- Must pass the dental credentialing process
- Must be Fluent in English and Spanish
- High School diploma, equivalent GED or higher
- Experience in typing and basic secretarial skills
- Must possess, maintain, and provide proof of a valid Driver’s License
- Must obtain, maintain and provide proof of a valid First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of start date
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in a dental clinic setting
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Other duties as assigned to support the efficient operations of the Tribe
Benefits
- Group Health Care Plan (Health, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Identity Theft)
- Employer paid premiums for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
- Supplemental/Voluntary Benefits (Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
- HSA Bank Account - Monthly employer contributions
- Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) - Dollar for dollar match up to 6%
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Wellness Program - Earn up to $1,000 into your HSA account per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
