What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at The HealthCare Connection?
Career Opportunity : Dental Assistant with The Healthcare Connection in Cincinnati, OH (Mount Healthy and Lincoln Heights Health Center)Are you a dental professional looking to make a difference in your local community? Are you committed to providing high quality care to your patients? We have your next opportunity!Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, and Awesome Team!The Healthcare Connection is seeking a Dental Assistant with a professional demeanor and outstanding customer service skills. You will work closely with the Dentist and other staff with patient treatment, ensuring the patient has a comfortable, positive experience. Your role will be to prepare the operatory and patient for each treatment, including assisting with completion of forms.Additionally, you will :
- Provide active chair side assistance to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and / or EFDA as needed,
- Record any exam findings,
- Monitor and record sterilization cycles and follow proper infection control protocols,
- Maintain supply inventory,
- Help manage patient flow in the clinic,
- Provide support and assistance for various dental procedures as needed.Bring your friendly, professional demeanor and outstanding customer service skills, and your :
- High School diploma or GED, required
- Ohio Radiographer's license
- On the job training or Certification in Dental Assisting
- Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA standards
- Ability to communicate and interact with administrators and staff, patients, other medical staff, students, and anyone from diverse cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds
- Current CPR certification, or the ability to obtain
- Solid organization skills
- Ability to learn and use Electronic Dental Record / Practice Management system or other computer program used by the dental clinic
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision as appropriateThe HealthCare Connection is a non-profit FQHC located in Cincinnati, Ohio that connects all persons to quality healthcare. Founded in 1967, we were Ohio's first community health center. We serve underserved, underinsured, and uninsured persons living in northern Hamilton County providing them with the same access to quality healthcare as fully insured persons. We are a leader in providing affordable, quality healthcare.Come join our team! Please visit our website at https : / / www.healthcare-connection.org / to learn more and apply.Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. The HealthCare Connection is committed to advancing health equity and encourages those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.Benefits comprise of; Insurance coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match, PTO and 10 paid Holidays! Learn More
