Dental Assistant - Full Time

Evolving Solution Services; Pullman (MI); On-site; USD 24,108 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/Personal PTO

Sick time

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Job summary

InterCare Community Health Network is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Pullman, MI. Start at $17.50/hour, moving to $19.00/hour upon certification, with a comprehensive benefits package. You will support clinical staff, prepare treatment rooms, assist during procedures, and document in the patient record.

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The role requires an accredited dental assistant program and national certification or willingness to obtain it, plus a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program is required.
• National certification or willingness to obtain through InterCare assistance.
• Solid understanding of dentistry theory and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists to maximize productivity.
• Prepare, stock, and clean treatment rooms before and after procedures.
• Seat and prepare patients, obtain identification and vitals.
• Document in EHR/EDR/EPM as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and provide patient instructions for procedures.
• Schedule return appointments and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Patient care

Communication with patients/families

Education

Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program

National certification or willingness to obtain

Understanding of dentistry theory and practice

Job description

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Dental Assistant - Full Time

Full-Time Pullman Health Center, Pullman, MI, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1002

Description

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

InterCare is searching for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team in Pullman! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation starting at $17.50/hour for uncertified moving to $19.00/hour upon certification and benefits package which includes:

• vacation/personal paid time off
• sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement program
• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short term disability insurance
• long term disability insurance

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Work Schedule:

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Requirements

Provides efficient and effective patient care according to the adopted clinical standards.

• Prepare, stock, and clean the room for patient treatment before and after treatment.
• Seat and prepare patients for treatment including patient identification and vitals.
• Documentation in EHR, EDR, and EPM as needed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Provide instructions for procedures completed, using diverse learning skills with documentation of patient understanding.
• Schedule return appointments.
• Communicate effectively with patients & families involved in their care.

Participates constructively as a clinical team member.

• Efficiently assist dentists and dental hygienists to maximize provider productivity.
• Communicate openly with other staff and site managers.

Meets all dental safety and regulatory requirements.

• Adhere to all regulatory body, infection control, and organizational standards.

Required Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited dental assistant program required.
• National certification or willingness to obtain through Intercare assistance.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of theory and practices of dentistry, typically acquired through completion of a dental assisting curriculum.
• Displays compassionate, ethical, and professional demeanor.

Physical Demands

Job duties are performed in the typical office environment of the organization, which requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment, dental equipment)
• Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear