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65 days ago
Dentist Aria Care PartnersJoplin, MO 64804
Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle! 1 to 2 days per week in a flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle.
Compensation: We offer competitive pay, including mileage ($0.25 per mile). This is a 1099 Contractor position.
In this position, you will deliver unparalleled patient care, conduct dental health assessments, address dental concerns, develop and discuss treatment plans, perform limited procedures, and conduct oral cancer screenings.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct exams and X-rays
• Perform simple extractions and fillings
• Manage removable appliances
• Utilize Silver Diamine Fluoride
As a Mobile Dentist with Aria Care Partners, you will have the unique opportunity to provide comprehensive dental care to elderly patients in skilled nursing facilities. Whether a recent college graduate or an experienced practitioner, we welcome you to explore this rewarding role!
Compassionate Care Tailored to the Unique Needs of Seniors.
Our mission at Aria Care Partners is to provide exceptional care and support to seniors, and we believe that passionate and dedicated professionals like yourself are instrumental in achieving this.
At Aria Care Partners, we provide onsite oral, vision, and hearing services to residents in long-term care facilities across the country. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion. We're looking for dedicated individuals who share our commitment to providing compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of seniors.
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194 days ago
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Dental Assistant-CarthageACCESS Family CareCarthage, MO 64836
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Supporting the Mission and Core Values of ACCESS Family Care, the individual in this position works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other, our customers, and promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites.
Provides chair side assistance to the dentists in providing dental treatment.
Works independently as allowed by State law and specific individual certification.
Works cooperatively with Provider(s), Clinic Manager, and all staff members in supporting team effort at all dental clinics.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess the following knowledge and skills to accomplish the job requirements:
Notifies Clinic Manager of maintenance needs and/or requests
Demonstrates flexibility to perform other duties as assigned
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Consistently exemplifies ACCESS Family Care’s Core Values (C.A.R.E.) with patients and coworkers: Compassion, Access, Respect, and Excellence.
Exemplifies Servant Leadership Qualities: Trusted Servant, Humility, Forgiveness, Patience, Trustworthy
EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION/TEAM EFFORT
Works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other while promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites
Assists with the orientation and training of new Team members
Initiates internal Event Report form as required, supporting continuous quality improvement throughout Access Family Care
Possess skills and abilities to understand dental terminology, operate equipment, understand instructions, and perform technical procedures
Must display excellent customer service skills
Demonstrate the ability to work with all segments of the population
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to work in a Team effort is a must
Current CPR certification
A Basic Skills certificate is preferred
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred
Basic computer skills are required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends all training sessions, staff meetings, and in-services as requested
Prepare rooms for appropriate procedures
Greets and assists patients to the appropriate examination room
Collects and records patient health histories and vital signs
Performs clinical patient care as directed by the dentist, including but not limited to Rubber Dam placement, taking radiographs, making impressions, lab work and pouring models, placement of matrix bands, fabrication of provisional, assists and monitors administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen, etc.
Reviews consent forms and post operations instructions with patients
Prepares lab cases and calls labs for pickup
Presents and discusses treatment plans and costs with patients
Calls in prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by dentist
Assists hygienists with duties as available
Verify records release authorization is in patient’s chart
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Patient management during dental procedures
Instrument transfer
Dental procedures isolation techniques.
Prepares dental materials: cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
Dental charting
Supervises prevention and management of dental medical emergencies
Provides patient and community education i.e., delivering patient personal oral care instructions, delivering community dental health presentations, and plans, assembles, and manages health fair booths
Cleans and restocks exam rooms
Takes, mounts, and assigns x-rays to correct patient chart in Dentrix
Updates and maintains monthly maintenance log, checking oxygen supply weekly and laboratory equipment per protocol
Schedules appointments as necessary
Empty biohazard trash (red-bag) and assist with good housekeeping of clinic
COMPUTER:
Enters information into the system in an accurate and timely manner
Utilizes the correct procedure to update information in the system
Verifies and updates patient information each visit
Ability to print information as needed from the system
Ability to open and save, and search for Word documents
Ability to copy and paste
Access and respond to emails in a timely manner
Ability to access the organizational website
PROBLEM-SOLVING
Demonstrates good judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable concerns.
Follows proper reporting procedures and processes
Reports needs to appropriate management
Manages conflict in an appropriate and professional manner, resolving issues at the lowest level possible, and following chain of command when necessary to resolve customer issues or complaints
PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Responsive to changing work requirements. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner
Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with education, organizing, housekeeping, or assistance to others
Organizes work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames
Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet internal and external customer expectations
Takes initiative to redo inadequate or incomplete work
Meets or exceeds attendance guidelines and consistently starts work on time
Assures accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability of results for the job. Takes ownership for mistakes
Attends (or has an excused absence) for all mandatory in-services i.e., safety/health fairs, employee meetings, and specific departmental in-services
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Access Family Care’s Mission, to Serve the Underserved
Follows dress code and appears professional while on duty
Provides high quality customer services to internal and external customers
Retrieves and responds to voice messages timely
Greets everyone with friendliness and respect and resolves problems to the best of their ability or refers customers cordially to management
Answers and manages telephone calls with pleasant telephone etiquette
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Reads and understands HIPAA regulations and applies security measures to protect the privacy of patient information
Reads and understands ACCESS Family Care’s Policies and Procedures
Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
Responds quickly and appropriately to all drills and codes conducted by management staff
Reports unsafe working conditions in timely manner to management
Adheres to program guidelines, policies and procedures, and reports all work related incidents/accidents timely to appropriate management and human resources
Participates in safety in-services
Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential incidents so follow up and or prevention can occur
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The individual in this position will have mobility within the clinic; working in an office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes, noise, and dust. Employee may be exposed to body fluids, including blood. Regular schedules are established to meet the needs of our patients. Evenings and Saturdays may be required. Overtime may be required occasionally, with flexible scheduling arrangements as approved. Occasional travel may be required. Typically, while performing the duties of this position the employee will sit for the majority of the workday. Close vision is required to perform the duties of this position.
Supporting the Mission and Core Values of ACCESS Family Care, the individual in this position works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other, our customers, and promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites.
Provides chair side assistance to the dentists in providing dental treatment.
Works independently as allowed by State law and specific individual certification.
Works cooperatively with Provider(s), Clinic Manager, and all staff members in supporting team effort at all dental clinics.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess the following knowledge and skills to accomplish the job requirements:
Notifies Clinic Manager of maintenance needs and/or requests
Demonstrates flexibility to perform other duties as assigned
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Consistently exemplifies ACCESS Family Care’s Core Values (C.A.R.E.) with patients and coworkers: Compassion, Access, Respect, and Excellence.
Exemplifies Servant Leadership Qualities: Trusted Servant, Humility, Forgiveness, Patience, Trustworthy
EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION/TEAM EFFORT
Works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other while promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites
Assists with the orientation and training of new Team members
Initiates internal Event Report form as required, supporting continuous quality improvement throughout Access Family Care
Possess skills and abilities to understand dental terminology, operate equipment, understand instructions, and perform technical procedures
Must display excellent customer service skills
Demonstrate the ability to work with all segments of the population
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to work in a Team effort is a must
Current CPR certification
A Basic Skills certificate is preferred
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred
Basic computer skills are required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends all training sessions, staff meetings, and in-services as requested
Prepare rooms for appropriate procedures
Greets and assists patients to the appropriate examination room
Collects and records patient health histories and vital signs
Performs clinical patient care as directed by the dentist, including but not limited to Rubber Dam placement, taking radiographs, making impressions, lab work and pouring models, placement of matrix bands, fabrication of provisional, assists and monitors administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen, etc.
Reviews consent forms and post operations instructions with patients
Prepares lab cases and calls labs for pickup
Presents and discusses treatment plans and costs with patients
Calls in prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by dentist
Assists hygienists with duties as available
Verify records release authorization is in patient’s chart
Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
Patient management during dental procedures
Instrument transfer
Dental procedures isolation techniques.
Prepares dental materials: cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
Dental charting
Supervises prevention and management of dental medical emergencies
Provides patient and community education i.e., delivering patient personal oral care instructions, delivering community dental health presentations, and plans, assembles, and manages health fair booths
Cleans and restocks exam rooms
Takes, mounts, and assigns x-rays to correct patient chart in Dentrix
Updates and maintains monthly maintenance log, checking oxygen supply weekly and laboratory equipment per protocol
Schedules appointments as necessary
Empty biohazard trash (red-bag) and assist with good housekeeping of clinic
COMPUTER:
Enters information into the system in an accurate and timely manner
Utilizes the correct procedure to update information in the system
Verifies and updates patient information each visit
Ability to print information as needed from the system
Ability to open and save, and search for Word documents
Ability to copy and paste
Access and respond to emails in a timely manner
Ability to access the organizational website
PROBLEM-SOLVING
Demonstrates good judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable concerns.
Follows proper reporting procedures and processes
Reports needs to appropriate management
Manages conflict in an appropriate and professional manner, resolving issues at the lowest level possible, and following chain of command when necessary to resolve customer issues or complaints
PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Responsive to changing work requirements. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner
Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with education, organizing, housekeeping, or assistance to others
Organizes work areas to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames
Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet internal and external customer expectations
Takes initiative to redo inadequate or incomplete work
Meets or exceeds attendance guidelines and consistently starts work on time
Assures accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability of results for the job. Takes ownership for mistakes
Attends (or has an excused absence) for all mandatory in-services i.e., safety/health fairs, employee meetings, and specific departmental in-services
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Access Family Care’s Mission, to Serve the Underserved
Follows dress code and appears professional while on duty
Provides high quality customer services to internal and external customers
Retrieves and responds to voice messages timely
Greets everyone with friendliness and respect and resolves problems to the best of their ability or refers customers cordially to management
Answers and manages telephone calls with pleasant telephone etiquette
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Reads and understands HIPAA regulations and applies security measures to protect the privacy of patient information
Reads and understands ACCESS Family Care’s Policies and Procedures
Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
Responds quickly and appropriately to all drills and codes conducted by management staff
Reports unsafe working conditions in timely manner to management
Adheres to program guidelines, policies and procedures, and reports all work related incidents/accidents timely to appropriate management and human resources
Participates in safety in-services
Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential incidents so follow up and or prevention can occur
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The individual in this position will have mobility within the clinic; working in an office environment with minimal exposure to temperature changes, noise, and dust. Employee may be exposed to body fluids, including blood. Regular schedules are established to meet the needs of our patients. Evenings and Saturdays may be required. Overtime may be required occasionally, with flexible scheduling arrangements as approved. Occasional travel may be required. Typically, while performing the duties of this position the employee will sit for the majority of the workday. Close vision is required to perform the duties of this position.
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