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Molar Express Dental Assistant en Comprehensive Community Action

Comprehensive Community Action · Cranston, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

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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)
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