Clinical Assistant

Apple Tree Dental, a nationally recognized, innovative, and independent non-profit group practice, provides comprehensive care to all people, including those with special access needs who face barriers to care. Apple Tree offers employment opportunities in our Centers for Dental Health and at our mobile community clinic sites.

J ob Title : Clinical Assistant

Classification : Non-Exempt, paid hourly

Reports to : Dental Assistant Supervisor

Purpose of Position : As an integral part of our Oral Health Care team, you will provide clinical support to the dentists, dental therapists, hygienists, and dental assistants as needed

Education / Experience / Licensure :

• Dental office experience preferred, but not required
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish desirable at some locations, but not required

Fundamental Duties include (but are not limited to) :

Postural support and patient comfort (use of pillows, blankets, etc.)

o Record periodontal, electronic health record and other clinical findings as dictated by the dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, and advanced dental therapist

Suctioning and soft-tissue retraction

Complete In-House Laundry

Assist with communication between the clinical and office support teams to optimize patient and overall work flow

Assist the licensed dental assistants as needed with various tasks

Fundamental Expectations of persons in this position include (but are not limited to) :

Physical Expectations : Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination normally associated with dental assisting in general practice dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. Prolonged sitting, standing, bending and

twisting will be performed on a frequent basis. You may be asked to participate in lifting up to 50 pounds and assist with moving heavy carts (up to 75 lbs.) if applicable. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals and copiers is required. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Frequent exposure to communicable disease,

body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may be encountered routinely.

Facility Expectations :

Apple Tree Dental is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action & veteran friendly employer