Molar Express Dental Assistant

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

Job Summary

Molar Express Dental Assistant will support the dentist and other Molar Express workers. Work involves assisting a dentist engaged in performing general dentistry practices such as diagnostic, operative, preventive, and other dental procedures during examination and treatment of patients. Work is performed under the supervision of a staff dentist, but routine duties are conducted without detailed instructions.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Successful completion of approved training course in dental assisting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Certification in Radiation Hygiene for Dental Assistants, preferred
• Ability to work comfortably with children and youth ages 2-21
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required
• Effective oral communication skills in Spanish, preferred
• X-Ray Certification
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of general dentistry as applied to assisting a dentist in the treatment and care of patients
• Knowledge of the types of instruments and materials used in the practice of general dentistry
• Basic computer skills
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks
  
  

Work Schedule Demands

• This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position operating Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
• Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours for community events.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assists and prepares patients for examinations or treatments by greeting them, seating them in operatory, putting bib on them, and adjusting treatment/exam chair.
• Ensures the management and comfort of each patient before, during and after procedures
• Ensures that the proper dental record is in place for dentist preparation and review.
• Chart clinical notes clearly and comprehensively.
• Assists dentist with air, water and instruments at the treatment/exam chair.
• Assists dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, preventive and related procedures during examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepares patients for and takes diagnostic quality dental x-rays.
• Clears instruments and materials from treatment/exam station after procedures have been performed and prepares them for proper sterilization.
• Wipes down the operatory counters, treatment/exam chair, air water systems and hand pieces with disinfectant solutions by prescribed regulations.
• Sets up operatory with proper barrier protectors and instruments for the next patient.
• Packages and sterilizes instruments by the prescribed regulations in the autoclave or dryclave
• Maintains inventory control and performs light housekeeping duties in office maintenance.
• Performs related work as required
• Exercise interpersonal skills and team approach
• Consistently present a positive, helpful and friendly attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Our Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan and company match eligibility
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Up to 13 paid holidays
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $1,000 annually)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)