1 Expanded Function Dental Assistant Job in Warm Springs, OR
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is Hiring an Expanded Function Dental Assistant Near Warm Springs, OR
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
- Takes and records medical and dental histories
- Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Records treatment information in patient records
- Schedules appointments, prepare bills, and receives payment for dental services, completes insurance forms, and maintains clerical records manually or using the computer
- Other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Current License/Certificate within state of practice
- One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
Full Time
$44k-52k (estimate)
06/29/2024
07/30/2024
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