Dental Assistant

Equitas Health; Dayton (OH); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

Vision

Health

401k

Sick time

Descripción de la vacante

Equitas Health in Dayton, OH is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in delivering primary dental care. The role involves preparing the treatment room, assisting with four-handed dentistry, and maintaining patient records and radiographs.

The position requires graduation from an accredited dental assisting program (or two years of general dentistry experience) and Ohio Radiology certification. Flexible hours may apply, with benefits including PTO and health coverage.

Formación

• CPR certification; training provided upon hire
• Commitment to preventive dental care
• Ability to care for diverse patient populations; bilingual preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English (or as applicable)
• Knowledge of Dentrix software
• Knowledge of Epic is a plus

Responsabilidades

• Prepare the office and treatment areas daily.
• Prescreen patient needs and educate on oral healthcare.
• Chart and document dental care services and medical histories.
• Explain treatment plans and promote best strategies.
• Review postoperative instructions and answer routine questions.
• Set up/clean-up for each patient; assist with procedures.
• Assist dentist at chairside using four-handed techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instruments and techniques used.
• Provide independent patient services including radiographs and minor procedures.
• Maintain facility, equipment, and inventories; ensure cleanliness and sterilization.

Conocimientos

CPR Certification

Preventive dental care

Diverse patient care

Bilingual ability

Educación

High School Diploma

Dental assisting training or experience

Dental Radiology Certification (Ohio)

Herramientas

Dentrix

Epic

Descripción del empleo

Equitas Health does not conduct hiring through Telegram or WhatsApp and only communicates with candidates via official @equitashealth.com email addresses, requesting basic contact information only and never Social Security numbers during early hiring stages, with interviews scheduled via email and conducted through Microsoft Teams links only.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) healthcare organizations. With 17 offices in 11 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the dentist in delivering primary dental care, prepares equipment and workplace for use, and contributes to a supportive atmosphere for dental patients. Uses chairside, four-handed dentistry techniques.

Hourly Rate: $ 20.00 - $25.00 hourly based off experience

BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Vision
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with dental standards.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Prepare office and treatment areas each day.
• Prescreen patient needs and educate patients on general oral healthcare.
• Obtain and manage accurate patient records by charting and documenting dental care services and medical histories.
• Educate patients on treatment plan actions and promote best strategy.
• Review postoperative instructions and assist in answering routine patient questions.
• Perform pre/post treatment, set-up/clean-up procedures for each patient in accordance with all Agency protocols.
• Assist dentist at chairside, using 4-handed techniques.
• Exhibit appropriate knowledge of instruments and techniques utilized for all procedures.
• Perform independent patient services, as directed, including patient triage, radiographs, impressions, suture removal, and temporary fillings, recement crowns, laboratory work.
• Maintain dental facility, treatment areas, equipment and instruments in proper working order.
• Maintain adequate inventory of dental supplies.
• Strictly follow safety and infection control standards at all times, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Take quality radiographs, as prescribed. Comply with radiation safety standards for staff and patients.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business of the Agency.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients; Conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Strive for continuous growth and development of Cultural Competency exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting School or two years of dental experience in general dentistry.
• Certified in Dental Radiology by the Ohio State Dental Board

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR Certification (training can be provided upon hire)
• Commitment to preventive dental care
• Knowledge/interest in providing care to the diverse patient population
• Written and oral bilingual fluency in the language spoken by our patient population (for example, English/Spanish or English/Polish) is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Dentrix
• Working knowledge of Epic is a plus

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background check and reference checks will be conducted. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. EOE/AA

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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