Dental Assistant

Kenton Community Health Center

Full-time: Tuesday-Thursday 12 hour shifts

No Weekends

BENEFITS OFFERED:

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Holidays
403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Training Opportunities
Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of Employment
Annual Raises
Employee Assistance Program

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision in an outpatient clinical setting, provides initial patient triage, registration, and administrative services, assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized dental procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established dental protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Degree or GED Required. CPR – BLS (basic life support) required. Current State of Ohio Dental Radiographer License, required within 6 months of employment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Successful completion of in-house training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Computer experiences desirable.

Hep B vaccination with proof of immunity or appropriate documentation or the Ohio State Dental Board to opt out.

EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDED: Dental assistant or equivalent clinical training: at least 1 year experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Patient interviewing skills.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.

Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.

Knowledge of inventory management practices.

Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Prepares operatory for patient treatment with guidance from Dentist.
Disinfects and sterilizes operatory after patient treatment is completed.
Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checks in patients, assists in obtaining patient histories, takes oral x-rays, prepares charts, and assists with dental examinations.
Assists dentist with routine specialized procedures under established protocols.
Maintains stocks of medicines and dental supplies as necessary.
Assists receptionist(s) with front office duties as necessary.
Educates and advises patients on specified dental issues within established parameters.
Sterilizes instruments according to procedure.
Performs control procedures on all equipment to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Assists in maintenance of dental operatories and equipment.
Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.
May supervise student employees in specified tasks.
Actively participates in Dental Quality Improvement Program.
Follows all protocols, HIPAA, OSHA, safety, infection control, and biohazard standards while performing all duties.
Actively participates in patient surveys and statistical data collection.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
Provide services in office and throughout community in an outreach manner.
May be responsible for driving HPWO vehicle to provide services.
Employees to follow all policies and procedures regarding company vehicle.

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