What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Dental Assistant position at Hometown Health Centers?
Join Our Team at Hometown Health!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, providing quality care to patients and quality assistance to the dentist, ensuring an excellent patient experience.
About US:
Hometown Health Centers helps people live healthier lives by improving health outcomes and health equity through quality primary care and preventative services. Hometown Health is committed to offering high-quality, patient care.
Why Join Hometown Health?
- Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Floating Holiday and paid holidays)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Student Loan forgiveness
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employer-paid Life and AD& D insurance
- Employer–paid Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Other Employee perks
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information per HIPAA standards.
· Maintains annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law.
· Maintains a clean and sterile dental lab as outlined in the Dental Infection Control Manual.
- Instructs patients in proper dental hygiene.
- Documentation of outgoing and incoming lab cases.
- Updates medications, medical history, surgery history & allergies at every appointment.
- Telehealth Home Visits for patients (with or without web enablement and/or homebound) with medical and/or dental care needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Dental experience preferred.
· Quality communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to provide team support.
· Multi-ling Ability to regularly remain on your feet for long hours.
· Ability to lift and or move up to 25lbs.
· Good vision and have the ability to work up close and adjust focus when necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Schenectady, NY 12304 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Schenectady, NY 12304: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $30
