Dental Assistant

Mosaic Community Health; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our dental team in Oregon. You will prep rooms, patients, and instruments, and directly assist Dentists during procedures while maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities include charting in the EMR, taking X-rays as prescribed, and educating patients on dental hygiene. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with diverse patients are essential; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School education or better.
• CPR certification and OR Radiology License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and set up trays for procedures.
• Assist Dentist during dental procedures and record notes in the EMR.
• Take dental X-rays as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Provide patient education on dental hygiene and post-operative care.
• Open and close the operatory at the start and end of each day.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

As a Dental Assistant, you’re an essential part of our dental team. Your role involves supporting dental care by prepping rooms, patients, and instruments. Direct patient care and assisting Dentists are core responsibilities. Collaboration and effective teamwork are key in our environment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all dental assistant procedures allowable under Oregon State Law.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists Dentist during dental procedure.
• Assists Dentist with charting and notes in the EMR during patient care.
• Takes dental x-rays as prescribed by Dentist.
• During procedures, passes instruments to Dentists and assists with keeping patients comfortable.
• Builds relationships with patients.
• Assists patient with signing consent and reviewing post-operative instructions.
• Answers patient questions before and after appointments.
• Instructs and educates patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental restorations.
• Clinic Operations
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
  • Maintains the standard use of materials whenever possible at all clinic sites.
  • Assists in inventory, storage and ordering supplies. This includes checking for outdated and expired inventory.
  • Maintains all hand-pieces and dental equipment on repair or requested services, as needed.
  • Responsible for opening and closing the operatory each working day.

Skills & Knowledge:

Your ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds is crucial. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are a must. Bonus points for Spanish-speaking abilities!

Experience, Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• High School education or better
• Preferred but not required: CPR certification, OR Radiology License

Who We Are:

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.

We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team-based environment.

Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors!

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