Dental Assistant II

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Dental Assistant IIDepartment: Dental Clinical Services Status: Hourly Location: Assigned Dental Clinic Reports To: Site Supervisor/Dentist/Dental Business Manager/Director Direct Reports: NoneSummary of Position: A DA II must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of the DA II job descriptions. The role of the DA II is a nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental providers. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling minimal clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the dental services.Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. Able to read and understand the English language. Able to effectively maintain confidentiality of records and communicate with all levels of personnel. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management staff, and contacts outside the organization. Must be able to work with multiple changing priorities. Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to function as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearanceExperience: Minimum one years’ experience.Education: One academic year or longer in an ADA-accredited dental programLicensure: Coronal polishing, radiographic certification, nitrous oxide sedation a plusCertifications: BLS/OSHA/HIPAALanguage: Spanish Speaking (Bilingual) PreferredKey Responsibilities Take/record vital signs and medical historiesPrepare patients for examinationsRoom stocked and prepared for doctors' arrival for treatment of patientTake and develop X-rays properly (radiographs)Mix, prepare, and/or provide all materials and instruments requested by the providerProvide proper instrument set-up prior to appointmentAssist provider during examinations/proceduresUpdate/maintain patient dental records accurately in the electronic dental record (EDR)Maintain sterilization and tray set upCompliance with all OSHA/HIPAA/PPE regulationsKintegra Health Core Requirements1. Patient First –An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient2.Build not Blame –Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person3.Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers4.Cooperation and Flexibility –Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description5.Culturally Sensitive –Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture.