Dental Assistant

David Raines Community Health Centers; Gilliam (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers seeks a passionate Dental Assistant to support the dentist in various procedures and ensure patient care. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, X-ray certification, and experience in a dental setting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and help facilitate efficient dental care processes.

Benefits

11 paid holidays each year

Paid time off and extended leave

Discounted services

Loan repayment eligibility options

Qualifications

• Must have X-ray certification according to the State Dental Board of Louisiana.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize operatories and dental equipment.
• Handle patient intake and maintain records.

Skills

Assisting in dental procedures

Sterilization

X-ray proficiency

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray certification

Dental assistant training program

Job description

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The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in all dental procedures and follows all OSHA guidelines.

Work Experience Requirements

• Assists the dentist in all dental procedures.
• Completes Time Out/Intake (blood pressure, pulse, pain scale, chief complaint) on all patients.
• Breaks down and sets up operations.
• Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment between patients.
• Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays.
• Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary.
• Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases.
• Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
• Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
• Tests the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
• Assists in laboratory duties.
• Makes sure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
• Wear proper protective equipment during procedures, include gloves, gown and mask.
• Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor.
• Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office.
• Must be available to rotate on occasion, as may be necessary, to other DRCHC sites (Bossier, Gilliam, Haynesville, Minden, or Shreveport).
  
  

Education/Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have Xray certification per State Dental Board of Louisiana.
• Must have certificate of graduation from a dental assistant training program and/or minimum of 1 year experience as full-time dental assistant.
• Experience with electronic dental records preferred.
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and loan repayment eligibility options to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in nine cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or Indeed.

Location preference is not a guarantee of placement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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