What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Midtown Community Health?
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Schedule: Full-time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Starting Pay Rate: $16.00 Depending on Experience
Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
General Description:
Assists dentists in providing quality care by collecting accurate information. Assists dentist with patient treatment. Maintains a clean operating field during procedures and operations. Maintains dental instruments and treatment rooms. Exposes, processes and mounts dental radiographs.
Responsibilities:
- Manages patient flow. Acts as liaison between patient service representative and dentist
- Assists dentist with patient treatment
- Receives patient, examines dental record and prepares patient for treatment
- Manages emergency situations
- Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to policies and procedures
- Cleans, sterilizes, lubricates, sharpens and makes minor adjustments to dental instruments according to infection control guidelines
- Ensures that rooms and equipment are clean and sterilized
- Prepares materials for making impressions and restoring teeth
- Records data in individual dental record indicating oral cavity condition and treatment accomplished
- Documents patients visits in accordance with Midtown charting protocols
- Applies anti carries agents and materials
- Exposes, processes, and mounts dental radiographs
- Assists in the training for students and new employees
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
CPR certification, State Radiological Certification required. Dental Assistant training from a certified dental assisting program preferred. 1-year dental assistant experience with excellent customer service skills preferred. May substitute experience for training.
Other Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written in English. Spanish speaking preferred. Relates well with others in a team-based environment. Works quickly and accurately under pressure, and has excellent customer service skills. Ability to learn computer skills as required.
Salary : $16 - $0