Dental Assistant II (Part Time - 2 days/week)
Company: Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
Location: Langlois
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant II REPORTS TO: Practice ManagerFLSA:
Non-Exempt Advantage Dental Oral Health Center and its family of
affiliated practices (Sarrell Dental & Eye, Community Dental Care)
are working to revolutionize oral health care for communities
across the United States. To do this, we take a unique,
industry-leading approach to care delivery by creating lasting
healthy outcomes through positive dental experiences. We call this
all-in approach Preventistry--. Advantage Dental and affiliate
practices are bound by a mission: To improve the oral health of
all. Comprised of 80 practices, over 200 providers and more than
800 support employees throughout six states, our network of
practices provide care to over a quarter of a million patients
annually. Join our team to be part of something greater, driving
change that supports a more effective oral health care system.
Together we are creating healthy, confident smiles across the
Nation. JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of a Dentist in a
practice care setting, assists the dentist in providing dental
treatment. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: --- Responsible for
assisting with patient paperwork, including charting dental needs
and documenting patient oral and medical health records--- Assists
dentist(s) in all clinical and chairside dental procedures, which
includes patient management through treatment.--- Responsible for
utilizing inventory appropriately and management of dental
supplies.--- Responsible for taking and developing x-rays as
prescribed by the dentist while following radiographic safety
measures, upon certification.--- Performs sterilization and
disinfection techniques of dental instruments and treatment rooms
as required by OSHA, CDC, and ADA guidelines.--- Communicates
effectively and compassionately to patients about dental treatment
needs and recommendations as prescribed by the dentist(s); this
includes discussing home care and post-operative care after
procedures and surgeries.--- Prepares various materials such as
dental cements, impression materials or other restorative materials
as prescribed by the dentist(s) or hygienist.--- Responsible for
setup of treatment room, to include keeping the room organized and
properly maintained.--- Following appropriate training, responsible
for the maintenance of all dental equipment.--- Assists in the
prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.--- Assists
with Front Desk or other administrative duties as assigned.---
Attends and participates in team meetings, and effectively works in
collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.---
Maintains patient records in compliance with HIPAA.--- Other duties
as needed or required. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Required: --- High
School Diploma or GED required.--- Minimum of 2 years experience as
a dental assistant.--- Knowledge of insurance and treatment plans
--- For states that have advanced certifications or licensure for
expanded functions, at least one of the following certifications
may be required to meet job expectations: EFDA, EFODA, EFOSA, etc.
--- Certified in Expanded Functions, non restorative, where
required by state, to perform skills such as coronal polish,
sealant application, temporary restorations and monitoring nitrous
oxide.--- Strong customer service and communication skills.---
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and manage time
effectively.--- Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to
obtain within 30 days of start date.--- Radiology certificate as
required by state, or willingness to obtain within 180 days of
start date.--- Ability to work Monday-Friday and occasional
weekends as scheduled and based on business needs--- Ability to
maintain continuing education (CE) as required by state or business
requirements.--- Ability to travel to work at other practices as
needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: --- Work involves considerable exposure
to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant
odors, and/or loud noises.--- Will work with blood or blood-borne
pathogens and will require OSHA training--- Incumbent must be able
to communicate effectively.--- Requires overall light physical
effort (up to 25lbs.)--- Manual dexterity and sitting is required
in carrying out position own position responsibilities (i.e. use of
personal compute).--- Ability to travel or move about within and
outside serviced facilities required.--- Incumbent works primarily
in either a private or shared office environment. The specific
statements shown in each section of this description are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and
criteria necessary to successfully perform this position. ** In
accordance with DentaQuest's Compliance Plan, employee must conduct
DQ business in accordance with applicable laws, regulations,
professional standards and ethical standards and report potential
compliance or ethical issues to manager or DQ's Compliance Officer.
** DentaQuest's Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment
to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental
limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or
special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an
undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please see Human
Resources for additional information regarding this Program.
Keywords: Advantage Dental Oral Health Center, Medford , Dental Assistant II (Part Time - 2 days/week), Healthcare , Langlois, Oregon
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