Description:
Your role: As a Certified Dental Assistant, you should be reliable and be able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have a knowledge of relevant health and safety rules. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. A Dental Assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills and works cooperatively with other dental staff. Potential to become a permanent employee.
Benefits:
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4 weeks and 2 days PTO accrual for 12 months (including sick-time)
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CEU and License Renewal reimbursement
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Professional development/tuition reimbursement
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10 paid holidays
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Annual bonuses
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Annual raises
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Medical, Vision, Health, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD
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401k with company matching
Please check out our website for more information about the exciting work we do! http://www.avhc.org/
Job Type: Temporary, full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Requirements:
Core Responsibilities:
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Ability and experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse and underserved populations, work with migrant and seasonal farm workers as well as Spanish Speaking is a plus
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Interest in team-based care and demonstrating leadership and initiative in clinical quality improvement practices
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High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients as we are a small team and community
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Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
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Sterilize dental instruments properly
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Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist
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Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
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Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
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Take X-rays
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Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
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Monitor supplies
Minimum Requirements:
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Valid RDA license(preferred)
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Valid X-ray license(preferred)
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1 year experience (preferred)
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Knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
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Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
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Outstanding communication skills
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A patient and friendly demeanor
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Attention to detail
Nice to have:
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Bilingual in Spanish
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Experience with Electronic Health Records
