Major Responsibilities
Provision of dental services to qualified CVIM patients
1. Maintains x-ray certification in good standing
2. Assists staff and volunteer dentists in provision of dental care to CVIM patients
a. Assists with dental extractions, restorative care, emergency evaluations and other routine services provided in CVIM dental clinic
b. Conducts telephone triage of patients calling with potential dental emergencies
3. Takes and exposes XRAYs to guide patient care
4. Consistently enters notes in dental charts regarding care provided and assures dentists complete proper documentation
5. Provides education to patients regarding proper care of teeth and gums, reducing disease risk factors and promoting good maintenance of oral health
Dental Clinic Coordination
1. Participates in Clinical and Dental Staff Meetings
2. Manages and updates dental clinic schedule in electronic health record
3. Maintains dental inventory and orders supplies as necessary
4. Responsible for maintenance and documentation for dental and x-ray equipment
General Clinical Operations
1. Properly maintains and sterilizes dental operations
2. Properly maintains dental and x-ray equipment
3. Coordinates release documents and requests for x-rays and scans documents into patient records
4. Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to CVIM patients, personnel and organizational operations.
Minimum Qualifications
1. One year experience performing dental assistant care in a dental setting; preferred candidates will hold current certificate as dental assistant from accredited school
2. XRAY certified
3. High school diploma or equivalent
4. Ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team.
5. Ability to work with variety of personalities, demonstrates patience and compassion consistent with the mission and vision of Centre Volunteers in Medicine
6. Certification as EFDA preferred
Could flex to 36 hours a week instead of 40 for good candidate
Schedule as follows:
M-Th 745am-430pm
Fri 8am-1pm
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
