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The Douglas County Dental Clinic, a non-profit community clinic, is now hiring a Dental Assistant who desires to serve all members of our community regardless of their current social status. Applicants must be team players with a strong desire to strengthen the culture of their workplace. We offer a competitive salary with benefits including health insurance, paid time off and retirement savings plan with company match.
Duties and Responsibilities
Check patients in for dental visits
Perform needed x-rays;
Obtain vital signs (i.e. electric and manual blood pressure);
Perform needed blood glucose monitoring;
Set up instruments for procedures/examinations;
Assure all forms are completed for procedures;
Review health history and transfer this information to the clinical note completely and accurately.
Assist dentists and/or dental hygienists in daily clinical and operational activities including but not limited to:
use four-handed practices at chair side;
provide proper instruments during procedure to the dentist;
make chart entries under the direction of the dentist or dental hygienist;
record all finding and treatment plans completely and accurately in the patientâs chart;
actively participate in keeping the provider on schedule.
Maintain a clean oral working area prior to, during and post exams/procedures.
Promote an atmosphere of good dental and general health by demonstrating good personal oral hygiene.
Educate patients on techniques of flossing, brushing, overall oral health, and the role of the dental care team.
Clean and sterilize instruments appropriately.
Remove the biohazard trash as needed.
Answer patient inquiries related to pain and/or medications.
Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Is attentive to patient and provider needs.
High school diploma or equivalent is required;
Experience as a dental assistant is preferred but we will train the right person.
Spanish Bilingual preferred, but not required;
Must have and maintain CPR certification;
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse participant- and employee-base.
36-40 hours per week
Hours are approximate and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed
Please submit a cover letter, resume and include at least 3 professional references to Executive Director.
