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CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone. Our vision is a healthy and empowered community for generations to come. 

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team, the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
• Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider’s use.
• Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.
• Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.
• Taking X-Rays of patients’ teeth.
• Make appointments, answer telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.
• Process billing and collections.
• Collecting and recording patient health histories, taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Scan Dental Forms in Dentrix
• Process and Follow up on Referrals.
• Deliver patient oral care instructions.
• Complete Dental Charting on Dentrix software.
• Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for the following day.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and maintaining quality control standards.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, and contact patients for follow-up.
• Ability to process billing and collections.
• Provide a positive attitude and behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• License to operate X-Ray equipment in the state of Maryland
• Dental Assistant licenses are a plus
• Current CPR certification
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community

Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance. 
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI HealthServices does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color,national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legallyprotected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or anygenetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran statusor any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisionsare to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance withapplicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisionsregarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits,transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO& President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to thispolicy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation ofthis policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, orthe CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowinglyretaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of thispolicy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and includingtermination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will bepromptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respectof all involved.