Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple : Improve our community's health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

The Dental Assistant collaborates with dental providers to ensure the highest quality of patient care. Dental Assistant responsibilities include setting up and breaking down room and equipment, preparing patient for treatment, documenting in the electronic dental record, preparing laboratory cases, proper infection prevention practices, and other duties as assigned.

Key responsibilities include :

• Preparation of tray set-up, sterilization of instruments
• Passage and receipt of instruments
• Mixing of cements, amalgam, and impression materials
• Oral evacuation and retraction
• Seating, preparing, and dismissing patients
• Operatory preparation and clean-up
• Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans / Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits overview includes :

Nine paid holidays per year.

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Required qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :