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About The Position
In addition to the job responsibilities of a Dental Assistant directed by the dentist or clinical manager, the Dental Assistant Expanded Function position performs placement and finishing of dental restorations such as fillings, sealants, and make temporary crowns and bridges. Prepare the operatory and/or operating room work area with appropriate set up for treatment as planned by the dentist. Escort patients to designated clinical area, completes intake assessment, and assists during clinical care as directed; including the use of Expanded Function task. Perform placement and finishing of dental restorations, coronal polishing and/or application of fluoride. Observe, document, and communicate patient conditions with providers for initial patient assessment. Taking x-rays and reviewing the patient's health history. Preform dental lab functions as assigned. Preform airway management and observe patient physiological status during anesthesia/sedation procedures as directed by dentist. Accurately complete and assist dentist in maintaining chart for patient records. Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by dentist or clinic manager.
Requirements
- Requires High School Diploma.
- Completion of radiology course or accredited dental assisting program.
- Maintain a DANB certification.
- Requires X-ray certification.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Detailed knowledge of different instruments, and knowledge of material requirements for each procedure.
- 1-2 years of experience or formal training as a dental assistant.
- Ability to work with medically, physically, and/or mentally compromised patients.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective customer service and communication skills.
- Appreciation and understanding of diversity and multicultural environment.
- Flexible availability, highly subject to travel and assist other Health Center Locations.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Ability to experience repeated and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending and squatting is required.
- Ability to life, push, and or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight is required.
- Must have good eyesight with or without correction (20/30).
- Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.
Nice To Haves
- Coronal Polishing certification not required but appreciated.
- Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs placement and finishing of dental restorations such as fillings, sealants, and make temporary crowns and bridges.
- Prepare the operatory and/or operating room work area with appropriate set up for treatment as planned by the dentist.
- Escort patients to designated clinical area, completes intake assessment, and assists during clinical care as directed; including the use of Expanded Function task.
- Perform placement and finishing of dental restorations, coronal polishing and/or application of fluoride.
- Observe, document, and communicate patient conditions with providers for initial patient assessment.
- Taking x-rays and reviewing the patient's health history.
- Preform dental lab functions as assigned.
- Preform airway management and observe patient physiological status during anesthesia/sedation procedures as directed by dentist.
- Accurately complete and assist dentist in maintaining chart for patient records.
Benefits
- Offer up to 40 hours per week and work assignments at other locations if home location dentist is unavailable for patients.
- Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules encouraging a balance between work and personal life.
- The Dental Offices are closed on the weekends.
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance, AD&D
- Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
- Domestic Partner Leave
- Wellness Programs
- 401k Match
- Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
