Job Description
Dental Assistant
Partnership Community Health Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our patients.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services to individuals and families. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community by offering affordable and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health.
Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program and/or equivalent training
- Able to earn and maintain BLS certification.
Benefits available to all FT Team Members:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Standard Insurance-long and short-term disability and life insurance
Johnson Financial Group-403(b) retirement fund.
Roth 403b Retirement Savings Plan is also available
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
3 weeks PTO based on a 40-hour work week, PTO is accrued based on hours worked.
7 Paid holidays (one is floating)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Bereavement Leave
Responsibilities:
Obtain health histories for review by the dentist and document oral examinations in Dentrix.
Receive and prepare patients for treatment including taking and incorporating digital x-rays into software program, seating, chair positioning, napkin placement, provide patient safety devices.
Perform coronal polishing and fluoride application, and provide patient instructions pre- and postoperative.
Follow all safety engineering practices, including use of lead aprons, PPE hazardous and infectious product handling, sharps handling, curing light exposure, and MSDS/OSHA knowledge and understanding.
Attend staff meetings of the dental unit and/or PCHC meetings that have relevance to dental staff.
Follow accepted dental procedures in the preparing and post-treatment cleanup of dental equipment and operatories, including hard surface disinfection.
Cross-train to Patient Services duties, including but not limited to, verification of insurance, patient check in, and appointment confirmation.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned.