Description

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to work with our Outreach team!

Hours: 40 hours per week during the school year; 30 hours per week during the summer. Travel required.

The Outreach Dental Assistants main purpose is to provide appropriate patient care while working hand in hand with the Outreach Registered Dental Hygienist. The Outreach Dental Assistant will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
• Charts conditions of suspected decay and disease for treatment by hygienist and referral to a dentist in DentalSeal.
• Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures of patient care areas and instruments. Sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists the provider during dental procedures.
• Completes necessary forms to be sent home with the child informing the guardian of treatment received.
• Registers patients in DentalSeal and EDR, verifies insurance, demographics and guarantor.
• Performs maintenance of equipment, replenish supplies and load and unload equipment as needed for transportation and setup at the school.
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
• Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree or three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure

Current CPR Certification required

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive benefits include Health, Dental, 403B Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer match, HSA/Flexible spending accounts, and Employer-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance.
• Family-friendly, flexible work schedules - NO WEEKENDS!
• 9 Paid holidays including the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and a Birthday holiday in accordance with our holiday policy.
• PLUS 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on FTE) with 1 full week of PTO available to use upon hire!
• NorthLakes Paid Leave Bank to help support your medical needs.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Continuing Education.
• Unique Wellness Benefits; including a generous Health & Wellness Reimbursement program, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) loan program, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program $$$.

* Benefits eligibility is dependent upon FTE Status and Position
*All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.