Dental Assistant - Surprise, United States - Adelante Healthcare

Adelante Healthcare

Verified Company

Surprise, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Coronal Polish and X- Ray Certificate Required

Who Are We?
At Adelante Healthcare, we believe that healthy people create healthy communities.

Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by providing the highest level of primary and preventive care, making it affordable for everyone.

For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to serving our communities by providing healthcare to those most vulnerable by offering health care services at nine locations throughout Maricopa County.

By joining the Adelante Healthcare team, you become part of a patient centered caring organization that is playing a vital role in helping our communities.

OUR AMAZING BENEFITS
We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision available DAY ONE
3 weeks Paid Time Off annually
10 paid Holidays annually
403b Retirement Account Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Employerpaid Short Term and Long Term Disability
And MORE

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution and successfully graduating from an approved medical assistant training program, as well as the following:

Dental Assistant certification
Radiology certificate from The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Coronal Polishing certificate from the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners
Minimum two (2) years Dental office experience
Exceptional communication skills and professional presence
Intermediate computer efficiency to include proficiency in Windows, MS Office, Patient Management System
Advanced office skills: typing and telephone answering

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Front Desk Experience Required
Greet all patients and visitors. Assist patients and visitors with questions, directing them to appropriate person as necessary.
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 chairside assistant.
Prepares the operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist's or dental hygienist's directions.
Performs dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.
Performs direct supervision and general supervision 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 Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed.
Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the Dental Department.
Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance to 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 onsite and offsite as required.
As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
Responsible for full personal compliance 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.

- **As a community health center, we have a unique responsibility to keep our facilities as safe as possible and to protect our patients and team members. With this in mind, you will be required to comply with all vaccine mandates, including the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine programs which will include