JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for facilitating patient treatment and maintaining the clinical area as well as assisting dentists with procedures. Works with the Patient Care Coordinators to ensure patient flow is consistent, efficient and the patient’s treatment is followed through. When volunteer dental assistants are scheduled, SLDDS’s dental assistants act as a “runner”: sterilize instruments and keep the operatories stocked.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Assist dentist with procedures
- Notify volunteer dentist of any medical alerts
- Have patient sign appropriate release forms
- Chart patient treatment before patient leaves the chair. Include: dentist’s name, assistant’s initial and the recommended treatment for the next visit.
- Escort patient to the front desk upon completion of treatment
- Sterilize instruments
- Maintain and clean equipment in clinical area
- Aids in keeping the dentist on his/her time schedule
- Stock all work stations
- Set up for the next day
- Empty all bio-hazard trash
- Work with the clinical team to make extraction packets
- Keep Labs organized, neat and clean
- Communicate with the scheduled Patient Care Coordinators regarding appointments & emergencies
- Work with Donated Program’s Patient Care Coordinator to ensure volunteer dental professionals are leaving at their scheduled times
- Provide feedback on how to improve efficiency of patient flow
- Work with Management team to market clinic and recruit new volunteer dentists
- Clinic “maintenance”
- May be scheduled cross trained for the front desk
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and have knowledge of dental terminology and procedures. Must have familiarity of Dentrix and basic computer skills. Excellent organizational skills required. Spanish speaking ability preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some weekend work may be required for events, conventions and seminars but adjustments to the schedule will be made accordingly. Employees are required to have up to date Hepatitis vaccinations and be tested on a regular basis for TB. Employee is expected to wear scrubs as outlined in the uniform policy, eye protection, lab coats and other as specified by OSHA.
NEEDED ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION:
- Aptitudes: Professional appearance and professional verbal/written communication. Ability to organize, work well in both a structured and non-structured environment, attention to detail, able to work without supervision, ability to see what needs to be done and do it, be prompt, and a knowledge of dental jargon.
- Temperament: Friendly, independent, dependable, adaptable, able to multi task as well as work calmly in a fast paced environment.
- Flexibility: Be able to work with “difficult” patients and volunteers and be friendly as well as gracious.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Supplemental Pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
SLDDS takes extra precautions to limit the exposure to COVID-19 for staff and patients including but not limited to: screening patients, using PPE (N-95/KN-95/g, face shields, gowns, gloves, etc.), sterilizing frequently touched areas, consent forms, etc.
Application Question(s):
- Are you familiar with Dentrix software?
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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