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Missouri Highlands Health Care is seeking a Dental Assistant for our clinic in Pilot Knob, MO.
Dental Assistants perform a number of duties in a dentist's office. Some tasks may be clerical. Dental assistants with office duties schedule appointments, keep records, receive payments from patients, and order supplies. When patients come to the office, dental assistants locate their medical records for the dentist's use.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General-familiar with all software systems for employee and patient care (EDR, timecard system, emailing system, etc.).
B. Professionalism- comply with directions from Dentist, Dental Office Manager and Dental Director in all duties. Comply with all policies found in the MHHC Employee Handbook.
C. Chair Side Assisting- assists the Dentist in all aspects of providing patient care during a visit.
D. Sterilization- cleans room and equipment throughout office as needed. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and is well informed of all safety protocols within the office.
E. Tele-Dentistry- participates as data recorder when tele-dentistry is utilized in the office.
F. Dental Outreach- participates when required in out of the office programs during dental outreach events.
G. Cross Training Duties
H. Additional Duties
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Must be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Missouri Highlands Health Care.
B. Must possess a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted dental standards.
C. Must possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate, regarding dental records, procedures, and medication orders.
D. Must possess and utilize tact and patience.
E. Must possess a clean and neat professional appearance as well as good hygiene habits.
F. BLS - Basic Life Support
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
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Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$42k-51k (estimate)
07/18/2024
08/06/2024
mohigh.org
ELLINGTON, MO
100 - 200
Private
KAREN WHITE
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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