What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Third Street Community Clinic Inc?
Job Title : Dental Assistant
Starting Wage : $16.55
Currently, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Dental Assistant. Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol and procedures, policies, standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.
Essential Job Duties :
- Provides chair-side assistance to provider in the performance of dental procedures.
- Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) and record information for provider's reference prior to examination.
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
- Advise patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
- Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population. Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patients' age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patients physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs.
- Prepares, sterilizes, and organizes dental supply and dental equipment according to OSHA, Joint Commission, and Clinic Standards.
- Sets-up trays for procedures.
- Takes radiographs as directed by provider.
- Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Orders and maintains inventories of dental clinic supplies.
- Interacts with and processes dental clinic patients.
- Performs telephone triage and conducts patient interviews. Creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
- Willing to assist in on-boarding and training of team members who are new to the organization.
- Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Regional Practice Manager.
- Be a positive role model for all health center staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
About Us : Third Street is a patient-centered medical home driving change in the community. We adapt to the needs of those we serve while building services to fill gaps in care to invest in a healthier future for all. At Third Street, we provide high-quality care through the continual learning of our employees and by building a diverse team. We value our employees, communicate our expectations, and train our team on best practices. Organizational Information :
Mission : To deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to hr@thirdstreetfamily.org or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201 for Human Resources.
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