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Dental Assistant (Full Time)UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Dental Assistant (Full Time)

Dental Assistant (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Responsible for assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient oral health care. Responsible for assisting dentists in coordination with other health care team members according to Dental Health Center (DHC) policies and procedures. The patients served include infant pediatric adolescent and adult. The dental assistant will report directly to the DHC manager and will work closely with the manager and DHC director.

Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few :

  • Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
  • Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence / Patient Care

  • Provides professional dental assistant leadership through compliance with established department routines policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates and directs patient care activities by identifying those activities that require the judgment and skill of a dental assistant.
  • Supports chairside services by ensuring proper and efficient steps are taken to complete predetermined procedures and to ensure positive patient care andbest outcomes.
  • Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
  • Continually strives to enhance technical and clinical competencies in all job-related duties.
  • Specialty certifications encouraged.
  • Participates in appropriated professional organizations.
  • Complies with established infection control and risk management policies and procedures.
  • Patient Education

  • Provides educational opportunities to patient families and other health care associates based on pediatric / adult teaching-learning concepts.
  • Frequently uses preventive-focused dialogue with patients families and caregivers.
  • Assists in the orientation of new associates dental students and pediatric dental residents by acting as a resource to learner collaborating with dentists and manager.
  • Team Concept

  • Demonstrates flexibility and self-direction in meeting patient and department needs by responding as a team member. Able to see the whole clinic schedule.
  • Participate in mandatory education and department staff meetings per established guidelines.
  • Participates in department and hospital-wide committees and performance improvement activities.
  • Assists with proper maintenance of dental equipment and assurance of adequate dental supplies.
  • Qualifications

  • Completion of accredited dental assistant program or on-the- job training program
  • Valid Iowa Dental Assistant License
  • Certified Dental Assistantthrough Dental Assisting National Board
  • Maintain BLS certification
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certificate
  • Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English
  • Exhibits multicultural sensitivity
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Customer / patient focused
  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic / advanced dental assisting procedures
  • Demonstrates skill organization and efficiency in performing required patient care activities
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
  • Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

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