Dental Assistant

Dignity Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonal relations Excellence Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, and teamwork/collaboration Service Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus, adaptability, and shaping change Justice Demonstrates competence in community orientation, stewardship, and strategic planning and action Essential Functions Assist in providing extra-oral and intra-oral duties as directed by the staff dentist. Assist in recording patient treatment in the electronic dental record. Provide oral hygiene education to patients and caretakers. Takes high quality and clinically appropriate digital radiographs Back Office Duties Sets up trays for procedures. Properly cleans all dental instruments and maintains operatories in a safe and workable condition. Notify appropriate team members about supplies needing to be ordered and equipment requiring repairs. Sterilizes all instruments according to infection control regulations. Lubricates and oils hand-pieces before and after sterilization. Ensures compliance with infection control procedures as mandated by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Front Office Duties Maintain dental schedule; including making appointments and reminder calls. Answer dental phones calls and return voice messages. Maintain electronic patient filing system, including establishing new patient records and scanning paper records and x-rays into the electronic dental record. Maintain patient records in the practice management system, including updating patient demographic and contact information. Check-in responsibilities, including acknowledging appointments and verifying patient information. Check-out responsibilities, including insurance verification and cash collection. Responsible for assessing and documenting patient eligibility to participate in the health center’s sliding fee discount program Work collaboratively with the dental team to ensure optimal workflow and department goals are achieved. Outreach, In-reach, and Education Assist with coordination of external dental screenings, facilitate and maintain a positive rapport with parents, school staff, childcare providers and community agencies. Assist with community dental outreach opportunities which may include, but are not limited to: parent education classes in selected sites, Community Outreach Programs sponsored by other agencies serving the target population and pre-school dental screenings. Conduct in-reach activities to identifying new patients using other Camino services who could also benefit for the dental program. When possible coordinate same day care for these patients. Facilitate the collection of surveys and questionnaires required by funders or through community partnerships. Participation in continuing education events. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Position Qualifications Education: High School diploma or GED required License / Certification:Valid Dental Assistant Certificate, including radiology and infection control certification; valid and current BLS certification Preferred Position Qualifications Experience / Training: Two years of experience working in a pediatric dental office or community clinic. Physical and Personal Requirements Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Must have reliable transportation to report for shifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr Camino Health Center