Dental Assistant/Certified Dental Assistant - Full Time

Description

Summary: Under general supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant works as a team member to ensure safe, high quality care. Duties include preparing patients for dental examinations, assisting the Dentist during procedures, obtaining dental history and vital signs, sterilizing equipment, maintaining clinical supply inventory and ordering.

Benefits:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Major Responsibility Areas for this position (All are Essential Functions):

#1- Dental Assisting - Provides chair side assistance, transfers instruments and anticipates provider needs. Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment. Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional and digital technology. Assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient.
Measurement: Ongoing feedback from Dentist. Patient Satisfaction Survey.

#2 – Patient Relations and Care - Communicates to patient the aspects of their dental visit and provides support and compassion as needed. Review health history and obtain vital signs. Documentation in dental record per ACO requirements and according to protocol.
Measurement: Patient satisfaction survey results >90%. Accurate data entry.

#3 – Safety - Maintains and properly performs, monitors and records all sterilization of instruments and equipment for dental office and operatory. Helps manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA Standards.
Measurement: 

#4 – Preparation and clean up - Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing required supplies.  Prepares dental materials-cements-amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.
Measurement:

#5 – Scheduling follow up appointments for ongoing dental treatment
Measurement: 

#6 – Additional duties as assigned by Practice Manager

Not necessary. We will train the right candidate.

Special Requirements:

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

High school diploma

CPR Certification and/or preferred

Certification in Dental Assisting is not necessary. We will train the right candidate with a high school diploma. 

Experience Required:

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

Strong organizational skills

Able to handle numerous tasks at the same time and prioritize them. 

Flexible

Excellent time management skills

Proficient with computers

Capable of working as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment

Cognitive Requirements:

Physical Demands:

Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day.

Environment:

Will work with blood or blood borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment.