Dental Assistant I

Seneca Nation Health System; España; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability coverage

Vacation & PTO

Paid holidays

401K matching

Family leaves

Job summary

Seneca Nation Health System is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant to work under a dentist's supervision and support patient care. The role involves chairside assistance, patient education, radiographs, and maintaining a clean, organized dental operatory.

The candidate should be enrolled in a Dental Assistant program or registered to take the DANB exam, with CPR/BLS certification required. Monday through Friday schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to sit, stand, and bend for long periods; may lift up to 25 lbs.
• Computer proficient with experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine chairside assisting and records diagnostic information.
• Maintains cleanliness of dental areas and day-to-day operatory upkeep.
• Provides diagnostic aid including radiographs and patient histories.
• Educates patients regarding treatment and home care.
• Maintains dental equipment and monitors inventory and supplies.
• Prepares and maintains dental operatory per policy.
• Assists in dental laboratory tasks such as model duplication.

Skills

Physical fitness

Clinical computer skills

Education

Dental Assistant training/Certification program

Job description

Benefits include:

• Monday - Friday (No weekends and no holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision full coverage for individual - Family option available
• Short term/long term disability options
• Vacation (annual) + PTO (accrued weekly)
• 16 paid holidays in the calendar year
• 401K - 5% matching
• Parental, medical, education, bereavement leaves and so much more!
  

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the clinical direction of a licensed Dentist, the incumbent assists dentists and other dental healthcare providers during the examination and treatment of patients and performs other supportive functions. Work involves exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and flying debris, therefore personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
required by Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will be worn at all times.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs routine chairside assisting, and accurately records diagnostic information and treatment.
2. Responsible for day to day maintenance of all Dental areas, including cleanliness of Dental areas.
3. Provides diagnostic aid including exposing radiographs, recording medical and dental histories.
4. Educates patients regarding treatment and home care.
5. Performs all routine dental equipment maintenance and monitoring for quality assurance. Monitors inventory, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of supplies.
6. Prepares and maintains dental operatory according to department's policy and procedures.
7. Assists in dental laboratory with, but not limited to; model duplication, appliance fabrication, etc.
8. Performs basic office procedures including answering telephones, scheduling patients.
9. Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System's mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.
10. Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.
11. Participates and completes all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
12. Follows all policies and procedures of the department, Seneca Nation Health System, and Seneca Nation.
13. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages as described in the department's policies and procedures.
    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be physically fit to sit, walk, stand, and bend as necessary for long periods of time and occasionally lift supplies weighing no more than 25 lbs.
• Computer proficient with up to one years' experience in a clinical healthcare setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry level Dental Assistant: registered to take the Dental Assisting National Board examination, entering the IHS Dental Assistant competency program, or enrolled in a Dental Assistant vocational program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.