What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant (limited full-time) position at Salt Lake Donated Dental Services?
Job Description
SCHEDULE: 27-35 hours / week
Monday (8:30am-6:00pm),
Tuesday (8:30am-6:00pm)
Wednesday (8:30am-5:00pm),
Thursday (8:30am-1:30pm),
some Fridays (8:30am-1:30pm).
There is some flexibility with the position in the sense that the workload dictates the hours. SLDDS strives to provide as much flexibility with scheduling of its employees as possible but ultimately, the schedule of all staff is dictated by the needs of the organization and the availability of volunteer providers. All employees’ schedules are adjusted accordingly as positions and providers change.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for facilitating patient treatment and maintaining the clinical area as well as assisting dentists with procedures. Works with the Patient Care Coordinators to ensure patient flow is consistent, efficient and the patient’s treatment is followed through. When volunteer dental assistants are scheduled, SLDDS’s dental assistants act as a “runner”: sterilize instruments and keep the operatories stocked.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and have knowledge of dental terminology and procedures. Must have familiarity with Dentrix and basic computer skills. Excellent organizational skills required. Spanish speaking ability required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some weekend work may be required for events, conventions and seminars but adjustments to the schedule will be made accordingly. Employees are required to have up to date Hepatitis vaccinations and be tested on a regular basis for TB. Employee is expected to wear scrubs as outlined in the uniform policy, eye protection, lab coats and other as specified by OSHA.
NEEDED ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION:
It is SLDDS’s policy to employ, retain, train, promote, terminate, and otherwise treat any and all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. This policy shall be applied without regard to any individual’s race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Limited full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27 – 35 per week
Company Description
SLDDS’ primary goal is to make quality preventative and restorative dental treatment accessible to our community’s underserved. Conveniently located in Salt Lake City’s Glendale community, SLDDS is open 5 days a week and treats an average of 42 patients per day. The clinic simultaneously runs two programs: the Donated Dental Program providing free services to individuals at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and the Discounted Dental Program providing discounted services to individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients receive quality, comprehensive dental care comparable to what one would expect from a private dental office.
SLDDS’ primary goal is to make quality preventative and restorative dental treatment accessible to our community’s underserved. Conveniently located in Salt Lake City’s Glendale community, SLDDS is open 5 days a week and treats an average of 42 patients per day. The clinic simultaneously runs two programs: the Donated Dental Program providing free services to individuals at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and the Discounted Dental Program providing discounted services to individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients receive quality, comprehensive dental care comparable to what one would expect from a private dental office.
SCHEDULE: 27-35 hours / week
Monday (8:30am-6:00pm),
Tuesday (8:30am-6:00pm)
Wednesday (8:30am-5:00pm),
Thursday (8:30am-1:30pm),
some Fridays (8:30am-1:30pm).
There is some flexibility with the position in the sense that the workload dictates the hours. SLDDS strives to provide as much flexibility with scheduling of its employees as possible but ultimately, the schedule of all staff is dictated by the needs of the organization and the availability of volunteer providers. All employees’ schedules are adjusted accordingly as positions and providers change.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for facilitating patient treatment and maintaining the clinical area as well as assisting dentists with procedures. Works with the Patient Care Coordinators to ensure patient flow is consistent, efficient and the patient’s treatment is followed through. When volunteer dental assistants are scheduled, SLDDS’s dental assistants act as a “runner”: sterilize instruments and keep the operatories stocked.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Assist dentist with procedures
- Notify volunteer dentist of any medical alerts
- Have patient sign appropriate release forms
- Chart patient treatment before patient leaves the chair. Include: dentist’s name, assistant’s initial and the recommended treatment for the next visit.
- Escort patient to the front desk upon completion of treatment
- Sterilize instruments
- Maintain and clean equipment in clinical area
- Aids in keeping the dentist on his/her time schedule
- Stock all work stations
- Set up for the next day
- Empty all bio-hazard trash
- Work with the clinical team to make extraction packets
- Keep Labs organized, neat and clean
- Communicate with the scheduled Patient Care Coordinators regarding appointments & emergencies
- Work with Donated Program’s Patient Care Coordinator to ensure volunteer dental professionals are leaving at their scheduled times
- Provide feedback on how to improve efficiency of patient flow
- Work with Management team to market clinic and recruit new volunteer dentists
- Clinic “maintenance”
- May be scheduled cross trained for the front desk
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and have knowledge of dental terminology and procedures. Must have familiarity with Dentrix and basic computer skills. Excellent organizational skills required. Spanish speaking ability required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some weekend work may be required for events, conventions and seminars but adjustments to the schedule will be made accordingly. Employees are required to have up to date Hepatitis vaccinations and be tested on a regular basis for TB. Employee is expected to wear scrubs as outlined in the uniform policy, eye protection, lab coats and other as specified by OSHA.
NEEDED ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION:
- Aptitudes: Professional appearance and professional verbal/written communication. Ability to organize, work well in both a structured and non-structured environment, attention to detail, able to work without supervision, ability to see what needs to be done and do it, be prompt, and a knowledge of dental jargon.
- Temperament: Friendly, independent, dependable, adaptable, able to multi task as well as work calmly in a fast paced environment.
- Flexibility: Be able to work with "difficult" patients and volunteers and be friendly as well as gracious.
It is SLDDS’s policy to employ, retain, train, promote, terminate, and otherwise treat any and all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. This policy shall be applied without regard to any individual’s race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Limited full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27 – 35 per week
Company Description
SLDDS’ primary goal is to make quality preventative and restorative dental treatment accessible to our community’s underserved. Conveniently located in Salt Lake City’s Glendale community, SLDDS is open 5 days a week and treats an average of 42 patients per day. The clinic simultaneously runs two programs: the Donated Dental Program providing free services to individuals at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and the Discounted Dental Program providing discounted services to individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients receive quality, comprehensive dental care comparable to what one would expect from a private dental office.
SLDDS’ primary goal is to make quality preventative and restorative dental treatment accessible to our community’s underserved. Conveniently located in Salt Lake City’s Glendale community, SLDDS is open 5 days a week and treats an average of 42 patients per day. The clinic simultaneously runs two programs: the Donated Dental Program providing free services to individuals at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and the Discounted Dental Program providing discounted services to individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients receive quality, comprehensive dental care comparable to what one would expect from a private dental office.
Salary : $18 - $24