Dental Assistant Senior (69069)

VARIETY CARE INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VARIETY CARE INC in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Dental Assistant Senior to support the dentist and deliver high-quality care in the Dental Department.

You will assist chairside, prepare instruments, take digital X-rays, sterilize, and maintain equipment. You may float to multiple Variety Care locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of Dental Assisting training and/or work experience.
• Must obtain a Dental Assistant permit within 30 days of starting employment.
• Possesses all four expanded functions/certificates: Radiation Safety and Protection, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Nitrous Oxide Application, or Sealant Application.
• Basic organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental treatment; reviews treatment plans.
• Arranges chairside dental instruments and materials for each procedure.
• Ability to perform Four-Handed Dentistry with Dentists.
• Sterilizes and cleans instruments.
• Takes appropriate digital X-Rays.
• Maintains dental and office equipment.
• Keeps operatory and lab clean and aseptic.
• Expanded functions if certification allows; coronal polishing, sealants, N2O, X-Rays.
• Floats to various Variety Care locations as directed.
• Supports accreditation and patient-centered care initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental assisting training/experience

Expanded functions certifications (Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Nitrous, Sealant)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Straka (VC) - Oklahoma City, OK 73139Department: Dental

Position: Dental Assistant Senior

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.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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.
• Ability to perform 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.

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.

QualificationsRequirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of Dental Assisting training and/or work experience.
• Possesses all four expanded functions/certificates: Radiation Safety and Protection, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Nitrous Oxide Application, or Sealant Application.
• Must be able to obtain a Dental Assistant permit from the Board of Dentistry within 30 days of beginning employment.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast pace environment.

Preferred Skills or Knowledge:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).