About the position
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 22 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong 'Hospitality' culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 81,500 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Flagler, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).
Responsibilities
- Assists the dentist and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice.
- Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
- Assists with front desk responsibilities as needed, including scheduling and recall process, reception of patients and updating patient records.
- Assists in processing encounters, billing and bookkeeping procedures.
- Identifies patient related medical and/or social concerns.
- Reports inventory problems and/or supply requests to Dental Assistant Supervisor (DAS)/DOD.
- Communicates concerns or problems with patient flow, customer service or quality assurance to DAS.
- Assists Dental Hygienist in the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program in an integrated medical setting.
- Maintains a safe work environment by remaining informed of and compliant with the clinic's safety policies, and by application of safe practices.
- Assists in the training of new Dental Assistants.
- Performs placing and restoring amalgam and resin type restorative procedures.
- Ability to travel inside and outside of the Colorado Springs area to provide supports as necessary.
- Promotes and demonstrates the mission, vision, and Core Values of Peak Vista.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments, the management team, medical staff, and leadership.
- Embraces cultural diversity amongst ourselves and our community.
- Responsible for the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
- Strives to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service.
- Enhances the effectiveness; efficiency and productivity of the department by contributing to, and participating in, departmental performance improvement goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- EDDA Certificate or 3 years of EDDA experience required in lieu of certificate.
- 1 year working as a chair-side Dental Assistant required.
- Intermediate computer skills including ability to access the intra/internet, manage timecard, and communicate via email.
- X-ray certification and CPR certification required.
- Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of insurance.
Nice-to-haves
- Spanish bilingual preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
- 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Perks Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program
