What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant and Resident Coordinator position at Westside Family Healthcare Inc?
Description
WESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR A DENTAL ASSISTANT - RESIDENT COORDINATOR TO HELP OUR DENTAL TEAM!
JOIN THE TEAM TAKING CARE OF THE COMMUNITY!
Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality primary medical care without regard to ability to pay. The Dental Assistant acts as the dentist’s “third hand” at chair-side, sets up equipment, prepares the patient for treatment and keeps records, and must be caring, reliable and have good manual dexterity. The Resident Coordinator manages the administrative aspects of the dental residency program and participates in the orientation and training of dental residents.
Since opening our doors in 1988, Westside has been driven by our mission to improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. With 240 team members, five health centers, one mobile health unity and over 27,000 patients all across Delaware, Westside is committed to improving health, one patient, one family, one community at a time.
Our Mission: To improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay Our Vision: Achieve health equity for all
Our Values:
- Compassion: Lead with compassion
- Service: Serve with humility
- Excellence: Be exceptional
- Empowerment: Empower all people
OUR BENEFITS: Our benefit package includes medical insurance (two plans to choose from), dental insurance (through Guardian Dental), vision insurance, life insurance paid by Westside with the option to purchase more paid, short term disability paid for by Westside, long term disability paid by the employee, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match, and supplemental insurances. We offer a generous PTO package and flexibility to provide work/life balance. Westside Family Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.
Responsibilities of the Dental Assistant/Resident Coordinator:
- Prepare operatory for patients with proper instruments, materials and equipment for each particular procedure
- Have patient seated and prepped on schedule
- Record all patient information accurately and completely in electronic dental record system
- Schedule patients for extractions and surgical procedures
- Review all post-operative instructions with patient following extraction and surgical procedures
- Take, develop and mount x-rays
- Keep operatories clean and properly stocked at all times
- Maintain proper inventory of supplies
- Participate in orientation program for incoming dental residents each year
- Prepare statistical report each month for Dental Site Lead and Director of Dental Operations to track progress of each resident
- Work closely with the dental residents in Dentrix charting, posting and documentation
- Work closely with the dental residents in understanding community health and treating patients of diverse populations
- Expose dental residents to a variety of dental materials, dental instrumentation, time and behavior management situations
- Formulate monthly schedule for the dental residents and act as liaison between Christiana Care GPR and WFH
Requirements
MINIMUM OBJECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental Assistant certification
- Basic life support certification
- X-ray certification
- Six months of experience using Microsoft Office software
- Six months of experience using electronic dental or medical record software
