Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant supports the mission of People's Community Clinic by assuring that dental services are delivered in a manner consistent with PCC's strong commitment to high-quality care and strong patient satisfaction.

This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.

Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, Texas, 78752

Compensation: $18.27 - $22.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Dental Services Director, this individual's primary responsibilities include:

• Greet patients, check in for appointments, screen for insurance eligibility, check out, and schedule follow-up appointments as necessary.
• Prepare patients for treatment or checkups, ensuring their comfort and a positive dental experience.
• Verify patient health history, record blood pressure, document patient treatment chairside, and document appropriately in the patient's chart, abiding by state and federal laws.
• Assist dentist/hygienist during treatments and procedures.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory, including stocking supplies and setting up instruments, per the organization's procedures and guidelines, before a patient's appointment.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
• Create an environment of respect and compassion for patients and staff and support a friendly and positive work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, work processes, and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a dental assistant program from an accredited school

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as a chairside dental assistant

Certificate/License:

• Registered dental assistant, currently licensed in the State of Texas
• CPR Certified
• X-ray Certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of dental equipment, materials, procedures, terminology, and chart preparation
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse population
• Self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills; Patient, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and implement solutions for optimal clinic productivity
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Our Benefits Include:

• 18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
• Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Annual Training
• 403(b) with 5% employer matching

People's Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.

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