Dental Assistant Needed

Every employee of SIHF Healthcare is expected to uphold our vision, mission, and values. Our actions will reflect our values of Compassion, Diversity/Inclusivity, Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship creating a culture in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. This will result in our vision of an “Enriched health and life in a just society” through the fulfillment of our mission to build partnerships, develop safe and affordable housing, community engagement in building trust and solutions, foster economic development, provide access to comprehensive health care services, and reduce disparities. CUSTOMER SERVICE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: Treat every person with dignity, respect and kindness by listening with your full attention, addressing questions/concerns immediately, and accepting responsibility to follow through by always doing what you say you will do. You support our customers, and your team, by being patient, understanding and positive, knowing that you are SIHF Healthcare to those we serve. Assist Dental Director, Dentists and Hygienists in the care and treatment of SIHF Healthcare patients in addition to performing duties of reception, chair side assisting, inventory, and records. Assist the dentists and hygienists in chair side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice. # Responsible for preparation and setting up instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure. # Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions. # Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas. # Help implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedures. # Help to identify related medical and/or social problems, and complete insurance forms. # Order supplies and materials. # Manage the inventory of supplies and materials, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation. # Provide coronal polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants. # Ability to communicate in English and Spanish desirable. # Certification in coronal polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants desired. # High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited school for Dental Assistant or 1 year of previous dental assisting experience and approval/completion of internal SIHF Dental Assistant credentialing program. Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Local travel by personal automobile is required along with a valid driver’s license and insured automobile, if necessary. Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday dayshift. Attendance at off-site meetings will be required with no overnight stay. Occasional out-of-town travel may be required. MEDICAL HOME STATEMENT: Be aware and understand the expectations and responsibilities of the Patient Centered Medical Home. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR FULL-TIME: Health Insurances : Choose from medical, dental, and vision plan offerings with coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) : Save tax-free on medical and dependent care expenses. Health Savings Account (HSA) : Set aside pre-tax funds for medical expenses with no rollover limits. Life Insurance : Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options. Disability Insurance: Employer-paid disability insurance for eligible positions. 401(k) : SIHF matches dollar-for-dollar on the first 4% you contribute, with immediate vesting. Paid Time Off (PTO) : Accrue vacation, sick leave, and holidays, including a floating holiday. Paid Parental Leave : Eligible employees can receive employer-paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Other Benefits : Tuition reimbursement, corporate discounts, travel assistance, employee assistance program, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and mor