Dental Assistant

Marillac Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marillac Health recherche un assistant dentaire pour rejoindre leur équipe à Grand Junction, CO. Ce poste implique l'assistance lors des procédures dentaires et la gestion des fournitures dans une pratique dynamique. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme de niveau secondaire et une expérience d’au moins un an en dentisterie, avec la capacité à travailler efficacement dans un environnement d'équipe.

Qualifications

• Minimum de un an d'expérience dentaire démontrable.
• Bilingue en espagnol est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Assiste le dentiste dans les procédures dentaires.
• Nettoie et désinfecte les zones opératoires.
• Gère la documentation des dossiers dentaires.

Skills

Communication

Multitâche

Proficacité informatique

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification from an accredited college/program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Grand Junction - Grand Junction, CO

Salary Range: $19.53 - $23.85 Hourly

Description

Job Summary:

Assists Dentist with dental procedures, including, but not limited to the preparation of dental examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic set-up and development, and chair side procedural assistance.

Essential Functions:

• Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize and generally organize dental operatory and laboratory areas. Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies. Open and close clinic independently. responsible to keep sterilization area updated
• Performs limited hygiene services of child prophys and application of Topical fluoride
• Oversight of general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies. Assist with inventory control measures and process
• Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures
• Schedule Dental appointments
• Be available to help any other Dental provider when it is needed
• Perform coronal polish for both adults and children. Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create Custom trays and wax rims
• Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form.
• Participate in creating and explaining Dental treatment plans
• Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and x-ray Certification
• Participate in Laboratory process: Dentures, crowns, metal and Resin partials, Lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures/partials home care
• Fabrication of Temporary crowns
• Lead Daily Dental Flow and manage two rooms for procedures
• Participate in the training for new employees
• Schedule Dental appointments
• Order supplies, inventory and track shipments
• Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements
• Comply with all OSHA, HIPAA and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies:

• Good Proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR/EDR systems
• Ability to multitask while actively listening
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Good telephone manners with a clear speaking voice
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff
• Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side

Preferred Education/ Experience:

• Certification from an accredited college/program
• Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Eligibility: Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following

• • TDAP (up to date booster)
  • MMR series
  • Varicella
  • HEP B series
  • Flu Shot
  • TB Screening