Dental Assistant chez Care Alliance Health Center

Description

Our Mission

To transform lives by providing exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences for all. 

Our Vision

Care Alliance will be the health center of choice, delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. We are committed to advocacy, accessibility, and excellence, ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity, respect, and unwavering support. 

Our Values

1. Accessibility:
We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to high-quality healthcare. 

2. Collaboration:
Our strength comes from collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals. 

3. Accountability:
We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care, employee well-being, and organizational excellence. 

4. Compassion:
We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building trust through genuine care and understanding. 

5. Innovation:
We embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community. 

6. Excellence:
We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and transformative patient experiences. 

Community Impact:
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships. 

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant will assist in all aspects of dental care provided by Care Alliance Dental Practice

Requirements

Task Responsibilities & Competencies:

Include but are not limited to:

• Assist with dental care during all dental clinics including chairside assisting the dentist.
• Assist in all areas of dental reception.
• Expose dental x-rays
• Effectively interview the patient, evaluate medical/dental history, chief complaint, and record dental findings and treatment.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions and/or explanations of prescribed treatment to patients.
• Clean and prepare operatory, tray set-ups, clean and sterilize instruments.
• Verify that all supplies are readily available to allow a smooth flowing clinic.
• General clinic maintenance, including cleaning and restocking. 
• Efficient scheduling of appointments and referrals for specialty treatment
• Effectively use of practice management system
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required: 

· High School Diploma, GED and completion of Dental Assistant program

· Radiology Certified

· BLS Certification

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Familiarity with computer systems for dental records and digital x-ray

· Excellent verbal skills and ability to correctly transcribe dental terminology.

· Commitment to the mission of Care Alliance