Dental AssistantAccessHealthStafford, TX 77477 WE ARE NOT JUST LOOKING FOR JOB SEEKERS, BUT RATHER CHANGEMAKERS!
IF YOU’RE A ROCKSTAR LOOKING TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY AND BE OUR NEXT HEALTHCARE HERO, JOIN ACCESSHEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER!!!
AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center established in the community in 1975. We are dedicated to excellence in providing integrated health care services to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TALENTED: Registered Dental Assistant:
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Rotating Saturdays
PAY RANGE: $17.00 - $19.50
BENEFITS:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• DEI Initiatives that include Cultural and Mental Health Holidays
• Trauma Informed Care Program
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
A full time, non-exempt position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as dentists, dental hygienists, or students chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentists or dental hygienists directions.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Follows guidelines for patient preparation and dismissal according to Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturers directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents, including encounter forms and routing slips, are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Pulls and reviews patient charts as required.
• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
• Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the centers and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective • Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
•Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including, but not limited to, the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein as may be assigned or delegated.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Registered Dental Assistant Required; Must be registered with TSBDE and have active licensure status.
• Completion of accredited course in dental assisting required.
• Minimum one-year dental assisting experience required.
• High ethical standards.
• Well-organized and self-directed.
• Team player.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
• Good communication skills.
• Consumer advocate for quality health and dental care and services.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Ability to operate computer, copier, and fax machine.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
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