Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

Dental Assistant - Pediatrics The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients and is responsible for preparing patients for procedures, recording medical histories, taking x-rays, and preparing dental equipment. Position Summary: With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, Dental Assistants will: Prepare patient for dental treatment procedures by welcoming, comforting and seating patient. Provide instrumentation by sterilizing, disinfecting, and delivering instruments to the treatment area. Set up instrument tray and position instruments for Dentist's access. Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Assist dentist during dental procedures. Provide proper triage for patients. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient. Assist Dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Educate patients in oral hygiene and plaque control. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist. Record treatment information in patient records. Document dental care services by charting pertinent information in EHR. Assist patients in scheduling appointments, follow‑up care, referrals, and medication refills. Clean and stock exam rooms to maintain par levels. Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing dental x-rays. Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Assist team to maintain proper clinic flow. Participate in collaborative measures. Follow and initiate policy for standing orders. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of a Dental Assistant Program or Associates (A.A.) Degree from a Community College or technical school. 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual English/Spanish Required. Benefits Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits based on working 30/hrs. or more per week. Generous PTO and Leave Times: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave) Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Election Day Day 6 Observed Holidays Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Long‑Term Disability (LTD) FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account FSA Dependent Care Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Financial Benefits: Competitive 401K Plan Loan Forgiveness Programs* Employee Referral Bonus Program Professional Development: Tuition and Training Reimbursement Agency Wide Training Master Class Educational Tool Get Involved: Employee Recognition Programs Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu), COVID and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff. Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr