Dental Assistant (70363)

Variety Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Care in Oklahoma City is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Dentist in delivering patient-centered dental care. You will prepare patients, assist with four-handed dentistry, take digital X-Rays, sterilize instruments, and maintain operatory and lab cleanliness.

The role requires flexibility to float between locations and a commitment to safety and quality care. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred and you must obtain a Dental Assistant permit within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of starting.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.
• Basic organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and review plans.
• Arrange chair-side instruments and materials.
• Perform four-handed dentistry with dentists.
• Sterilize and clean instruments.
• Take digital X-Rays as needed.
• Maintain equipment and keep operatory clean.
• Float to multiple Variety Care locations as needed.
• Support accreditation and patient-centered goals.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Dental

Position: Dental Assistant

Employee Category: Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Dental Practice Administrator

Character Qualities

• Compassion – Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others
• Dependability- Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
• Discretion- Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.
• Flexibility- willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset.
• Gentleness- Showing consideration and personal concern for others.
• Initiative- Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Responsible for assisting the Dentist in providing dental care to the patients of Variety Care.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental treatment; goes over treatment plans.
• Arranges chair side dental instruments and materials in preparation for each procedure.
• Performs Four-Handed Dentistry in coordination with the Dentists.
• Sterilizes and cleans instruments.
• Takes appropriate digital X-Rays.
• Maintains dental and office equipment.
• Keeps operatory and the lab neat and aseptic always.
• Expanded functions if certification allows; (coronal polishing, sealants, N20, and X-Rays).
• Calls patient into dental clinic from patient waiting.
• Ability to work at any of the Variety Care Dental locations floats to locations as directed by the Dental Practice Administrator as needed.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform - to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain a Dental Assistant permit from the Board of Dentistry within 30 days of beginning employment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Basic organizational skills.
• Experience working with handling confidential information.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast pace environment.

Preferred Skills Or Knowledge

• At least 1 expanded function/certificate in Radiation Safety and Protection, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Nitrous Oxide Application, or Sealant Application.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Able to assist patients in to and out of dental chair when asked or directed.
• Able to walk, bend, lift, and remain on feet for extended periods of time.