Dental Assistant

Location: 401 Railroad St., Missoula, MT, 59802, United States Base Pay: $25.07 - $25.07 / Hour Job Category: Dental Employee Type: Non-Exempt - FT Manage Others: No Without required Radiation and Safety (RHS) certification, Sterilization Technician at reduced rate of pay may be considered. Benefits Medical (no cost for employee) Dental insurance Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Retirement plan contributions Generous paid sick and vacation time Definition Performs dental assistant duties in a dental clinic for Partnership Health Center (PHC) and satellite dental clinic locations. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Working knowledge of dental office and chair-side dental assisting practices, procedures and techniques. Working knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of dental health promotion and prevention. Working knowledge of department's policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of Federal and OSHA regulations for dental clinics. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance. Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines. Skills Skill in the use of dental tools and dental equipment, including x-ray equipment. Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, orally and in writing with patients and coworkers. Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain a current BLS certification. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinic environment and to handle multiple demands and responsibilities. Ability to motivate patients to maintain proper dental care. Ability to prepare and maintain charts, record logs, and reports. Minimum Qualifications Without required Radiation and Safety (RHS) certification, Sterilization Technician at reduced rate of pay may be considered. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Education High school graduation or GED. Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification. Healthcare Professional BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Completion of a Dental Assistant training program is desired. Experience None. Experience working as a Dental Assistant is desired. Special Requirements Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safety of any person. Representative Examples of Work Seats patient, reviews medical history, and prepares patient for dental work. Arranges appropriate dental instruments and materials for patient treatment. Assists the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in performing needed patient services, including placing or removing rubber dam, applying topical drugs to patient as prescribed by Dentist, placing or removing celluloid, plastic or metallic strips between patients' teeth, providing suction/evacuation function as needed. Assists in taking and developing x-ray films. Provides appropriate patient education regarding treatment rendered. Sterilizes, cleans and maintains dental instruments and equipment. Assists clerical support to schedule patient appointments. Assists with maintaining dental supply inventories. Assists with maintaining patient charts, progress notes and records. Performs related work as required or directed. Supervision Received Works under the supervision of the Dental Director, Dental Hygienist Supervisor, or designee. Supervision Exercised None. Working Relationships Has numerous contacts with dental patients, health care providers and other employees. Physical/Environmental Demands The work requires lifting of supply boxes in the medium range (up to 30 pounds). The employee may risk exposure to radiation due to taking and developing x-ray films. The employee may risk exposure to biohazards (e.g. blood and disinfectant chemicals), and communicable diseases. Work is performed walking or standing much of the time. May require traveling to satellite clinic locations. This job may include regular nights and weekends, including Saturday clinic. This position is not eligible for remote work. #J-18808-Ljbffr