Dental Assistant

centralozarks; Gravois Mills (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks a dental assistant to support the dentist during procedures and manage instruments, x-ray imaging, sterilization, and patient education. The role includes lab work, inventory, and clerical support to keep operatories and reception area orderly.

Required are a GED or high school diploma and a dental assisting program graduate; CPR certification is required or obtained during probation, with ongoing certification maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Expanded Functions Required.
• Must be CPR certified or become certified during probation and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with all dental procedures, as directed.
• Take dental x-rays; develop and prepare the x-rays for evaluation by the dentist.
• Clean, sterilize, and lubricate instruments.
• Provide dental education for patients and families as required.
• Perform general lab procedures as required.
• Responsible for assisting with inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
• Maintain operatories, waiting room and laboratory in proper order.
• Assist the dental receptionist with scheduling and chart maintenance and other clerical duties as required.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required.

Skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Judgment

Adaptability

Creativity

Attendance

Safety

Productivity

Education

GED or high school diploma

Dental assisting program graduate

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist the Dentist with dental procedures. Responsible for the care and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the dentist with all dental procedures, as directed.
• Take dental x-rays; develop and prepare the x-rays for evaluation by the dentist.
• Clean, sterilize, and lubricate instruments.
• Provide dental education for patients and families as required.
• Perform general lab procedures as required.
• Responsible for assisting with inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
• Maintain operatories, waiting room and laboratory in proper order.
• Assist the dental receptionist with scheduling and chart maintenance and other clerical duties as required.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required.

Qualifications Requirements

Experience in dental assisting preferred. Expanded Functions Required. Must be CPR certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Education and/or experience

Must have GED or be a graduate from high school; must have dental assisting experience and be a graduate of a dental assisting educational program.

Language Skills

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to effectively present information to the Dental Director.

Mathematical Skills

Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities

• DEPENDABILITY AND RELIABILITY: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.

• TEAMWORK and COOPERATION: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• JUDGMENT: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• ADAPTABILITY: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• ROLE MODELING: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• CREATIVITY: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• ATTENDANCE: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed.
• SAFETY: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement

To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle. Overnight travel may also be required in specific incidences of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

About COMC:

Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979. Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities. COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status.

Our Mission

COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values

At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions:

• Selfless Service: We lead by example
• Approachable: We communicate openly
• Resilient: We enable and Inspire
• Passionate: We promote community
• Responsive: We take action
• Resourceful: We collaborate