Dental Assistant I *Up to $1,000 Sign-on
Company: Advantage Dental
Location: Mcminnville
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant I REPORTS TO: Practice ManagerFLSA:
Non-ExemptWelcome to Preventistry--! We are revolutionizing oral
health for everyone by redefining prevention and care. A more
effective health care system requires a revolution in oral health
care and DentaQuest's affiliated practices are leading the way. The
affiliated practices are made up of Advantage Dental from
DentaQuest, Community Dental Care of Kentucky, Community Dental
Care of Texas, DentaQuest Oral Health Center, Gentech Dentist and
Sarrell Dental and Eye Centers.A revolution requires us to reach
beyond the dental chair to reshape the oral health system. We
address full-body health and its relationship with social and
cultural determinates by expanding access to care, the
affordability of care and implementing a greater focus on timely
prevention of dental disease, rather than intervention. DentaQuest
continues to create a strong partnership for optimizing health
system performance by adding an innovative approach to the delivery
of oral health care to its extensive experience as a leading dental
health benefits administrator. The people of DentaQuest have a
common purpose: we work together as one, with passion, perseverance
and focus to achieve a nation where no child suffers from the pain
of tooth decay, where adults keep all their teeth for their entire
lives, where every person has access to quality dental care.
DentaQuest's affiliated care delivery practices are made up of over
200 providers, over 80 practices across six states, with more than
700 employees providing care to over a quarter of a million
patients annually. Dedicated to our mission: To improve the oral
health of all. We harness our unique reach and insights to provide
patients with better care, timely education,greater access,
innovative solutions, and transformative system change. We call
this industry leading approach to dentistry - Preventistry--. JOB
SUMMARY:Under general supervision of a Dentist in a practice care
setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. Follows
and supports the CARE model for patient experience.PRIMARY JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for regular maintenance of high speed
and low speed handpieces.Collects and records patient health
histories.Patient management during dental procedures, monitors
patient when N20 is being used.Instrument transfer 4 handed
dentistry while following sterile/OSHA procedures.Dental procedure
isolation techniques.Prepares dental materials, cements, composite,
impression materials, etc.Anticipates all of doctor's needs.Ensures
operatory is set up and broken down properly.Conducts maintenance
of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines,
clean/replace trapsScans reception room for patients.Assumes
responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and
equipment.Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned
operatory and for assigned equipment.Maintain a stocked and clean
operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental
records to include Ortho and Perio charting as directed.Prevention
and management of dental medical emergencies.Inventory control and
management.Expose and develop radiographs while always using good
radiation hygiene.Ensures all instruments are cleaned and
sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.Ensures
Dental treatment room is properly disinfected.Explain
post-operative care.Assist with Front Desk duties as
assigned.Attend and participate in team meetings.Other duties as
assigned.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:High standards for integrity,
honesty, professionalism, and work ethic.Commitment to service
excellence.Ability to work independently while demonstrating
excellent organization and follow through.Demonstrates flexible and
efficient time management and ability to prioritize
workload.Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong
sense of urgency.Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.Self-
starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of
supporting a team to achieve successful results.Maintains
confidentiality discretion.Ability to effectively work in
collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.Willing to
grow and be challenged.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or
GED.On the job training or Certification in Dental Assisting as
required by state.Dental Assistant License as required by
state.Current CPR, BLS or PALS required or ability to obtain within
30 days of hire.Radiology certified as required by state.Maintain
Continuing Education (CE) as required by state.Nitrous certificate
preferred or as required by state.Pit and fissure sealant
certificate preferred or as required by state.Demonstrates
excellent written and oral communication skills.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements,
such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and or loud
noises.Moderate Physical activity; requires handling average-weight
objects up to 15-20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than
4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time.Will work
with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA
training.Work Environment involves exposure to potentially
dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective
equipment.The specific statements shown in each section of this
description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent
typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform
this position.** In accordance with DentaQuest's Compliance Plan,
employee must conduct DQ business in accordance with applicable
laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and
report potential compliance or ethical issues to manager or DQ's
Compliance Officer. **DentaQuest's Affirmative Action Program
affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the
known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified
individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless
the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation
of our business. Please see Human Resources for additional
information regarding this Program.#advantagedental
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