Dental Assistant I-Maryvale (Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm)

Mountain Park Health Center; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mountain Park Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in delivering care. The role includes radiographic imaging, accurate charting, treatment planning, patient communication, and sterilization of instruments.

Travel to other Mountain Park locations may be required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, Radiology/X-Ray certification, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Radiology/X-Ray certification.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsabilités

• Assists dental provider and hygienists in the delivery of dental related services.
• Performs routine radiographic imaging as required by the AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certificate.
• Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently recording treatment, accurately coding charges for services, preparing treatment plans on dental charts, and entering progress notes/treatment plans in patient’s file.
• Provides information to patients by relaying information, instructions and consent regarding treatment, at the direction of the dentists and hygienists.
• Instructs patients and parents in oral hygiene and accurately communicates treatment plans and fees to patients.
• Prepares and maintains all dental trays and instruments.
• Completes the Instrument Processing: Level 2 Competency.
• Upkeeps the sterilization/cleanliness and inventory of dental equipment.
• Picks up, delivers, and communicates regarding the status of dental laboratory cases.
• Collaborates with dental back office and front office team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Travels to other Mountain Park locations as assigned, which may include a location change during shift to support patient care as organizational needs require.
• Maitains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs Other duties as required.

Connaissances

Sterilization procedures

Radiography

Patient education

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology/X-Ray certification

Current CPR Certification

Dental Assistant certificate

Coronal Polishing certification

Description du poste

Brief Description

This position is responsible for performing procedures allowable according to Arizona State Dental Laws and assisting the dental provider in providing dental care to patients. The Dental Assistant position ensures the proper sterilization of equipment for dental provider use and provides patients information regarding treatment, scheduling, and insurance authorization.

Brief Description

This position is responsible for performing procedures allowable according to Arizona State Dental Laws and assisting the dental provider in providing dental care to patients. The Dental Assistant position ensures the proper sterilization of equipment for dental provider use and provides patients information regarding treatment, scheduling, and insurance authorization.

Essential Functions

• Assists dental provider and hygienists in the delivery of dental related services.
• Performs routine radiographic imaging as required by the AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certificate.
• Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently recording treatment, accurately coding charges for services, preparing treatment plans on dental charts, and entering progress notes/treatment plans in patient’s file.
• Provides information to patients by relaying information, instructions, directions and/or consent, to patients, parents, or guardian, regarding treatment, at the direction of the dentists and hygienists. Instructs patients and parents in oral hygiene and accurately communicates treatment plans and fees to patients.
• Prepares and maintains all dental trays and instruments.
• Completes the Instrument Processing: Level 2 Competency.
• Upkeeps the sterilization/cleanliness and inventory of dental equipment.
• Picks up, delivers, and communicates regarding the status of dental laboratory cases.
• Collaborates with dental back office and front office team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Travels to other Mountain Park locations as assigned, which may include a location change during shift to support patient care as organizational needs require.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs Other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Radiology/X-Ray certification
• Current CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Coronal Polishing certification; ability to obtain upon hire within six months
• Dental Assistant certificate