Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference Behind Every Smile.

Join Affinity Health Center as a Dental Assistant and become an essential part of a team dedicated to quality care, compassionate service, and healthier communities. If you are looking for meaningful work where your skills and contributions are valued, your next opportunity may be here.

Under supervision of the AHC Dentists, the Dental Assistant will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. The Dental Assistant will also work directly with the patients, making them as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and preparing them for treatment. The Dental Assistant will be able to perform basic supportive dental procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The Dental Assistant will be part of the Dental Team and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives of the organization when applicable and the performance management system. Responsible for maintaining current practice knowledge.

Salary Range : $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Job Duties

• Assist the assigned dentist and dental hygienists during examinations, treatment, cleaning, and dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, equipment, and supplies for patient care.
• Capture and process digital dental radiographs
• Prepare patients for treatment and provide clear instructions regarding procedures and post-treatment care.
• Obtain and document patient medical and dental histories, vital signs, and other clinical information as directed.
• Assist with restorative procedures, extractions, cleanings, and other dental services within the scope of training and applicable regulations.
• Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control procedures, including sterilization and disinfection of instruments and treatment areas.
• Set up, clean, and maintain dental operatories and equipment between patients.
• Prepare and maintain dental materials and instruments needed for patient procedures.
• Maintain adequate inventory of dental supplies and notify the appropriate team member when supplies need to be reordered.
• Ensure dental instruments and equipment are thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, stored, and maintained.
• Assist with patient flow, scheduling, and coordination of dental services as needed.
• Document services, procedures, and other patient information accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Provide patients with basic oral health education and reinforce instructions provided by the assigned dentist or dental hygienist.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and members of the dental and healthcare teams.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and other applicable regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming dental environment.
• Capture intraoral digital scans to support the fabrication of dental appliances, prostheses, and 3D-printed restorations
• Participate in team meetings, training, quality improvement activities, and other departmental initiatives.
• Support an integrated, patient-centered approach to care by collaborating with medical, behavioral health, and other AHC team members as appropriate.
• Perform duties assigned to support the Dental Department and Affinity Health Center's mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Certified Dental Assistant II or Expanded Dental Assistant
• Experience with digital dental workflows, including 3D design and 3D printing

Required Qualifications

• Licensed to do X-rays in SC
• High school graduate (or GED)
• Completion of a Dental Assisting 1 (DA 1) program or current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential required.
• Experience as a General Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant I
• Dependable transportation required