- Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
- Serves as dentist's or dental hygienist's chair-side assistant.
- Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist's or dental hygienist's directions.
- Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.
- Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
- Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
- Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
- Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
- Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Chief Clinical Officer, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
- Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
- Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
- Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
- Performs all functions in full compliance with the center's and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
- Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
- Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
- As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
- Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
- Customer Service: Committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets proper customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met.
- Communication: Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
- Quality: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
- Productivity: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.
- High school diploma or GED certificate required. Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred.
- The ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary.
- Radiology Certification Preferred.
- Dental Chairside experience preferred.
- The Dental Assistant must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the center's patient from a system of integrated primary health care.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to gain knowledge of the Practice Management System, Microsoft Office Suite, and Accounting software.
- Certified Dental Assistant preferred. Current CPR (BLS) required.
- Ability to speak Spanish helpful.
- Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Corporate Discounts
- Wellness Program
- Success Coach
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Dental Assistant - Middletown, United States - Primary Health Solutions
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Type: Full-time/non-exempt
Sign On Bonus: $500.00
Job Location: Middletown Verity (1036 S. Verity Parkway, Middletown, OH
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday from 8:00am - 7:00pm and Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm
Come make a difference with us We are the destination for servant leaders to provide comprehensive and exceptional care. We meet people where they are and partner with them on their journey towards wellness.
Primary Health Solutions is a non-profit, safety-net healthcare provider serving Southwest Ohio with centers and school-based centers in Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, Oxford, Dayton, and Trenton. We have been serving the community since 1997.
At Primary Health Solutions, we want to help build communities where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each stage of life from infants to seniors and provide Primary Care, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, Dental and Vision services.
We're committed to growing the capabilities of our people. Join our community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Are you ready to do impactful work that truly means something? Join us as we continue to RISE (R-respect, I - innovate, S - stewardship, E - excellence).
We are seeking a dynamic candidate to join the Primary Health Solutions team as a Dental Assistant at our Middletown Verity location.
A day in the life of a Dental Assistant:
Success Requirements: