Dental Assistant - Tucson, United States - El Rio Community Health Center

El Rio Community Health Center

Verified Company

Tucson, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Hourly Rate offered will depend on Years of Experience.

Essential Job Functions:

Supports El Rio Dental Department & ancillary staff in the delivery of quality dental services to patients by performing those procedures identified as allowable according to Arizona State Dental Laws and other duties authorized by Dentists and Supervisors.
Assists Dentists and Hygienists in the delivery of patient care by passing instruments, placing rubber dams, proficient in the use of the air and water syringe and the highspeed evacuation system by taking preliminary impressions, pouring, and trimming the models. Help providers manage dental and medical emergencies using authorized emergency procedures, administering CPR, using Universal Precautions and OSHA guidelines.
Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently record treatment, accurately code charges for services, preparing treatment plan on dental charts, entering progress notes/treatment plan in computer as indicated according to policy/procedures.
Prepares patients for dental treatment by taking and recording of blood pressure of patients, seating patients, and preparing them for the provider at the appointed time.
Maintains safe and clean working area by keeping operatories, dental lab, sterilization area, and other work areas clean and organized at all times. Properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining dental instruments, hand pieces and sterilization units.
Contributes to team effort by becoming proficient in working with all providers and different team members to promote a smooth workflow in the event of a team member's absence.
Allows flexibility in work assignments in all areas qualified for in the clinic, performing other duties as required to accomplish results as needed.
Assists with the flow of patients and takes a leadership role when assigned on a rotational basis.
Complies with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to those addressing HIPAA and Compliance.
Provides instrumentation by preparing and maintaining all dental trays and instruments and by washing and sterilizing all instruments according to current clinic procedures and protocols.
Provide a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately addresses and informs management of safety issues or potential hazards; adheres to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
Contributes to the expected level of productivity by using good time management skills and ability work well with all team members.
Captures correct charges, confirms scheduled appointments, and takes the initiative to seat appointed patients, walkins, and emergencies, taking all measures possible to ensure a <5% noshow rate and by sending noshow cards to patients as needed.
Helps direct the positive use of provider and support staff time by directing and maintaining smooth patient flow, stocks operatories on a daily basis with adequate supplies, equipment, documents, and forms.
Surveys and removes outdated materials, maintains a clean, orderly, and pleasant work environment, and informs the supervisor when a given item is out and/or low.
Provides information to patients by relaying information, instructions, directions and/or consent, to patients, parents, or guardian, regarding treatment, at the direction of the dentists and hygienists. Instructs patients and parents in oral hygiene, and accurately communicates treatment plans and fees to patients.
Uses all clinic time constructively by using provider downtime to attend the other tasks such as cleaning instruments, organizing, assisting partner or other team members.
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

In support of the Mission and Vision of El Rio Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of El Rio Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
Supports El Rio by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of El Rio Health and the many services provided to the community.
Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to El Rio Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance El Rio's image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public.
Ensures and supports the costeffective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with El Rio operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully