Dental Assistant - willing to train

Want to make a difference in YOUR community? We are seeking a full-time Dental Assistant. No experience? Interested in a new career? No worries, we are willing to train. Join our fun and fast paced dental team!

Come work at Community Health Partners (CHP)! It’s a great place to work! We serve our community members by providing patient centered care with compassion and without judgment. CHP is affordable care for everyone. At CHP, we pride ourselves on giving you the ability to collaborate with other professionals feeling valued and respected as a team member. If you are interested in joining our great community, you will find CHP a meaningful and rewarding place to work.

To apply, please send resume, references and letter of interest to Ashley Johnson. CHP is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Background screen required upon offer. Check out our web site at www.chphealthmt.org.

What we want from you:

· Someone who wants to serve our community.

· Someone who is eager to learn.

· Team player.

· Someone that can multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

What you will get from us:

· Health and dental insurance covered for full-time staff.

· 403B retirement account in which CHP matches 3% of what you put in monthly (matching after one year of employment)

· Health Savings Account with employer contributions, if applicable

· Employee Assistance Program.

· Wellness Program.

· Competitive wages, paid major holidays, and paid time off.

· Lastly, we care about YOU and our COMMUNITY.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the supervising Dentist(s) of the assigned daily site, Dental Coordinator and Dental Director, this position functions as a member of the Dental team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dental Assistant Duties:

• Set up operatories and sterilization each morning.
• Prepare equipment and operatories for daily procedures, including but not limited to infection control measures, cleaning and maintaining procedure cassettes and trays, and setting up for restorative and surgical procedures.
• Greet and room patients throughout the day.
• Maintain health history information for each patient, including the review of current health history and taking vitals.
• Maintain Electronic Dental Record (EDR) patient charts, including charting of present restorations and planned treatment.
• Assist Dentist chairside during all patient treatment.
• Take dental radiographs as necessary for treatment while properly handling digital radiograph sensors and/or panoramic x-ray machine.
• Sterilize dental instruments, trays and operatories.
• Update and maintain Clinic lab case logs.
• Under direction of the Dentist, provide patient education and follow-up information.
• Perform prophy treatment on children 5 years and younger.
• Assist in coordinating patient flow. Assist in scheduling patients when needed.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining of inventory, equipment and supplies.
• Perform weekly/monthly maintenance on dental equipment.
• Perform daily oral surgery call backs and document in EDR.
• Maintain cleanliness of dental clinic, including hallways and breakroom.

General Duties

• Maintain pleasant, professional atmosphere in working with patients, practitioners, and other clinic personnel and the general public.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintain records accurately and assists in Clinical Quality Improvement and statistical data compilation.
• Perform other administrative duties as requested by the management team including data entry and balancing daily transactions.
• Work as a team player, assisting other support staff as needed.
• Participate in problem solving, disease collaborative efforts, and quality improvement efforts throughout the clinic
• Further the mission of CHP through active support of the strategic goals

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of infection control measures and practices.
• Dental office procedures, practices and methods.
• Chairside dental assisting for all dental procedures.
• Principles and practices of dental health and prevention.
• Basic medications and medical emergency procedures.

Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Communicates effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work with limited resource population with a caring, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work with grace under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, be organized, and be a self-starter.
• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.
• Ability to navigate technology efficiently.
• Ability to gracefully accept and respond to feedback.'

'Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.95 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23