Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Assists Dentist with dental procedures, including, but not limited to the preparation of dental examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic set-up and development, and chair side procedural assistance.

Essential Functions :

Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans.

Clean, disinfect, sterilize and generally organize dental operatory and laboratory areas. Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies. Open and close clinic independently. responsible to keep sterilization area updated

Performs limited hygiene services of child prophys and application of Topical fluoride

Oversight of general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies. Assist with inventory control measures and process

Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures

Schedule Dental appointments

Be available to help any other Dental provider when it is needed

Perform coronal polish for both adults and children. Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create Custom trays and wax rims

Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form.

Participate in creating and explaining Dental treatment plans

Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and x-ray Certification

Participate in Laboratory process : Dentures, crowns, metal and Resin partials, Lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures / partials home care

Fabrication of Temporary crowns

Lead Daily Dental Flow and manage two rooms for procedures

Participate in the training for new employees

Schedule Dental appointments

Order supplies, inventory and track shipments

Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements

Comply with all OSHA, HIPAA and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth

Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies :

Good Proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR / EDR systems

Ability to multitask while actively listening

Excellent keyboarding skills

Good telephone manners with a clear speaking voice

Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff

Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care

Required Education / Experience :

High School diploma or GED

One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side

Preferred Education / Experience :

Certification from an accredited college / program

Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Eligibility : Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following

TDAP (up to date booster)

MMR series

Varicella

HEP B series

Flu Shot

TB Screening

Company Description

MarillacHealth is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Serving over 12,000 unduplicated patients each year in Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental services.

Company Description

MarillacHealth is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Serving over 12,000 unduplicated patients each year in Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental services.