Dental Assistant I
Company: Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
Location: Williams
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant IREPORTS 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 recordsAssists
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.Strong customer service and
communication skills.Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and
manage time effectively.For those without previous dental assisting
experience, willingness to train on the job through an internal
training program.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 needsAbility to maintain continuing
education (CE) as required by state or business
requirements.Ability to travel to work at other practices as
needed. Preferred: Previous experience as a dental assistant and/or
completion of a dental assisting programAdvanced certifications
such as EDDA, CDA, RDA, EFDA/EFODA 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
trainingIncumbent 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 I, Healthcare , Williams, Oregon
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