Clinical Dental Assistant

Blue-Ridge-Medical-Center; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team with four-handed dentistry, x-rays, prophylaxis, and patient education. The role requires adherence to OSHA, CLIA, HRSA, and other regulatory guidelines, with Open Dental used for clinical documentation.

Responsibilities include verifying medical history, taking vitals, sterilization, operatory setup, and assisting in surgical and general dentistry procedures.

Qualifications

• X-Ray Certification required.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• Ability to speak fluently in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with patients to ensure a pleasant experience before, during, and after treatment.
• Demonstrate a positive chair side manner and efficient patient flow as directed by the Lead Clinical Dental Assistant.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide educational materials.
• Verify medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaint; document in eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Obtain blood pressure for adults and weight for pediatric patients; document results in Open Dental.

Skills

X-Ray Certification

CPR certification

Spanish language (bonus)

Open Dental

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Associate's Degree or certificate preferred

Tools

Dexis

Job description

EOE Statement Blue Ridge Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant is a key member of the dental department and is responsible for assisting the professional dental staff with oral health services provided and providing support to the dental front office. Performs fourhanded dentistry and preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, dental x-rays, dental education, screening and dental sealants. Delivers quality and compassionate care to every patient and interacts with staff and patients in the performance of assigned job duties in an efficient, courteous and effective manner. These functions are to be performed in accordance with the Blue Ridge Medical and Dental Center policies and procedures in consideration of the applicable state and federal regulations including, but not limited to, JCAHO, CLIA, HRSA and OSHA. Performs other duties as assigned by Dental Director and must demonstrate a sincere dedication and loyalty to the mission, vision and core values of BRMC/BRDC.

Essential Duties

• Builds good rapport with patients to assure patients and responsible parties have a pleasant experience before, during, and after dental treatment is given.
• Demonstrates a positive chair side manner and is efficient with providing a workable patient flow as directed by the Lead Clinical Dental Assistant.
• Educate patients with oral hygiene instructions and provide educational material as appropriate to the care delivered.
• Verify patient's medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaint and review medical and social history to include dental and oral hygiene issues prior to dental treatment. Record information in eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Obtains blood pressure and pulse on patients age 18 and older. Obtains body weight on pediatric patients. Documents all results in electronic
• Performs sterilization of dental instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with departmental policy and CDC standards. Maintains competence in the use of various clinical instruments, technologies, machinery, and equipment.
• Practices infection control procedures according to guidelines set by OSHA.
• Performs operatory set-up by instruction or as anticipated for dental procedure.
• Assists professional dental staff in surgical and general dentistry procedures regularly. Obtains dental x-rays as instructed. Anticipatory knowledge and awareness is necessary.
• Documents patient information, treatment plan, procedures, and progress notes in Open Dental as dictated by Dental provider.
• Obtains impressions of patient's teeth for casts. Prepares materials for impressions. Pour, trim and polish impressions casts. Fabricates custom tray impressions and apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Assists with suctioning, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and other clinical skills during surgical procedures.
• Capable of, and willing to, working the front desk if needed. Cross-trained and readily available to perform the essential duties of the Dental Front Office Clerk position.
• Demonstrates understanding and applies working knowledge of safety policies. Safely performs all duties; follows required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well the safety of others.
• Attends staff meetings and other training workshops as assigned.

Compensation Range

DA1 - $18.34/hr - $22.32/hr

Position Requirements

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's Degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
2. X-Ray Certification required. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.
3. Minimum of 1-4 years' experience as a Dental Assistant I or equivalent clinical Dental Assistant experience. Licensure as a Registered or Certified Dental Assistant (RDA/CDA) preferred.
4. Must have strong organizational skills and technical acumen to carry out above assigned duties. Must have high attention to detail.
5. Knowledge of computer programs, spreadsheets, and applications and data entry experience in a PC environment. Experience with Open Dental, Dexis and other database programs are preferred.
6. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team oriented environment.
7. Must complete yearly OSHA training and possess up-to-date CPR certification.
8. Ability to speak fluently in Spanish a plus.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Arrington - Main Campus

About the Organization

Founded in 1985 in beautiful Nelson County, Virginia, Blue Ridge Medical Center (BRMC) offers primary care, pediatrics, dentistry, x-ray, lab, physical therapy, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. BRMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center and a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a leading practitioner of population health and care management programs. We currently provide integrated health services at locations in Nelson, Amherst, and Appomattox Counties.
Our mission is to improve access to comprehensive primary care and to reduce health disparities for all people in our community. Our Vision is to be a vital, vibrant health center, recognized as the preferred provider of health care for the people in our community.

This position is currently accepting applications.