Molar Express Dental Assistant at Comprehensive Community Action

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

JOB SUMMARY:

Molar Express Dental Assistant will support the dentist and other Molar Express workers. Work involves assisting a dentist engaged in performing general dentistry practices such as diagnostic, operative, preventive, and other dental procedures during examination and treatment of patients. Work is performed under the supervision of a staff dentist, but routine duties are conducted without detailed instructions.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Successful completion of approved training course in dental assisting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Certification in Radiation Hygiene for Dental Assistants, preferred
• Ability to work comfortably with children and youth ages 2-21
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required
• Effective oral communication skills in Spanish, preferred
• X-Ray Certification
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of general dentistry as applied to assisting a dentist in the treatment and care of patients
• Knowledge of the types of instruments and materials used in the practice of general dentistry
• Basic computer skills
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position operating Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
• Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours for community events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists and prepares patients for examinations or treatments by greeting them, seating them in operatory, putting bib on them, and adjusting treatment/exam chair.
• Ensures the management and comfort of each patient before, during and after procedures
• Ensures that the proper dental record is in place for dentist preparation and review.
• Chart clinical notes clearly and comprehensively.
• Assists dentist with air, water and instruments at the treatment/exam chair.
• Assists dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, preventive and related procedures during examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepares patients for and takes diagnostic quality dental x-rays.
• Clears instruments and materials from treatment/exam station after procedures have been performed and prepares them for proper sterilization.
• Wipes down the operatory counters, treatment/exam chair, air water systems and hand pieces with disinfectant solutions by prescribed regulations.
• Sets up operatory with proper barrier protectors and instruments for the next patient.
• Packages and sterilizes instruments by the prescribed regulations in the autoclave or dryclave
• Maintains inventory control and performs light housekeeping duties in office maintenance.
• Performs related work as required
• Exercise interpersonal skills and team approach
• Consistently present a positive, helpful and friendly attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

OUR BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan and company match eligibility 
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Up to 13 paid holidays
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $1,000 annually)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)