Lead Dental Assistant

GraceMed Health Clinic Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant Lead to support the dentist in delivering primary dental care. The role requires preparing patients, reviewing histories, assisting during exams, triaging calls, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, preferred dental assistant program, CPR, and at least two years of dental office experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus. Normal schedule is Mon–Fri with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant vocational program preferred.
• CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Two years’ dental office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for treatment, obtains dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during treatment procedures.
• Obtains and reviews patient and family history in dental record.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Triages patients by phone or in office and coordinates appropriate care or referrals.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms and cleans/sterilizes equipment.
• Provides post-treatment and oral health care instruction.
• Takes impressions for study casts and exposes radiographs as directed by dentist.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Assists in training of staff and orientation of new staff and students.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient triage

Chaperone

Radiographs

Sterilization

Record keeping

Spanish bilingual

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant program

CPR certification

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant Lead

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Dental Manager

Supervision Responsibilities: No

Essential Role:

Provides dental assistance to complement the dentist’s role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for treatment, obtains dental records and provides instruments and materials needed during treatment procedures.
• Obtains and/or reviews patient and family history in dental record.
• Chaperones and assists dentists during exams and procedures.
• Returns or receives patient phone calls during office hours; performs triage of patients by phone or in office, assesses dental needs of patient and coordinates appropriate care or interventions and refers to licensed staff or providers as indicated.
• Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
• Provides post-treatment and oral health care instruction as requested.
• Takes impressions for study casts, exposes radiographs, and processes dental x-ray film as directed by the dentist.
• Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
• Performs direct patient care within the limits of his/her training and capabilities when the dentist is unavailable.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his/her job functions.
• Provide coverage where and when needed in the absence of staff.
• Adjust schedules for other staff in the absence of supervisor.
• Assist supervisor in training of staff as needed.
• Assist supervisor with orientation of new staff and students as needed.
• Maintain inventory by routinely checking supplies and placing orders as directed by the supervisors.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant vocational program preferred.
• Previous dental office experience preferred.
• CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).

Experience

• Minimum two years’ previous dental office experience.
• Prior FQHC or public health clinic experience preferred.Spanish bilingual preferred.

Technical Skills

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
• Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.

Behavioral

• Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
• Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
• Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.
• Understands ethics of confidentiality.

Work Schedule:

Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., schedule may vary.

Working Conditions:

Dental office environment. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required. Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. May involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May 1995).

Confidentiality:

As an employee of GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc., you are bound by principles of dental ethics. You have both a legal and moral obligation to protect the privacy of our patients. In the course of your work, you will have access to confidential information regarding patients, and/or the practices' confidential business. It is essential that you refrain from any discussions regarding personal information about a patient, a patient's condition, a patient's finances, proprietary company information, and/or the practices' confidential business with any third person. This includes, but is not limited to, other employees, your spouse, family or friends. CONFIDENTIALITY IS SO IMPORTANT THAT ANY BREACH OF THIS POLICY WILL BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION. Review and signature of the Agreement is a condition of employment.