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Heartland Community Health Center is now hiring experienced Dental Assistants.
Heartland Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two clinics located in Lawrence, KS; a vibrant college town with an artistic community and a culture like nowhere else in Kansas. We are a rapidly growing community health center dedicated to true Integrated care and are searching for individuals who desire to serve all members of our community regardless of their current social status. Heartland serves a very diverse population that spans from indigent and underserved members in our community to the very affluent. We strive to provide accessible, continuous, compassionate, and excellent care that addresses all needs through primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and much more.
Heartland’s determination to provide the highest quality of care matches our aspiration to have superior employee satisfaction. Applicants must be team players with a strong desire to strengthen the culture of their workplace while consistently growing in their ability to serve the mission of Heartland.
Heartland offers very competitive wages with growth opportunities. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and thus have a generous PTO plan and 11 paid holidays. Benefits also include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans as well as Long and Short term disability.
If you are a Dental Assistant (certified or registered preferred) with at least one year of full-time experience and meet the requirements for this position, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
Please note; due to the large number of applicants we receive for posted positions, we are not able to respond to phone requests.
Job purpose
To deliver a full range of oral hygiene services and education to Heartland Health Center patient panel. Dental Assistant reports directly to Chief Dental Officer. In compliance with Kansas Dental Board, under direct supervision of staff dentist when CDO is not present.
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 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 findings and treatment plans completely and accurately in the patient’s chart
actively participate in keeping the provider on schedule
Prepare patients for procedures and ensure that appropriate instructions and equipment are arranged and ready
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
Follows infection control protocols and standard operating procedures
Complete required daily, monthly and annual equipment maintenance
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Lab duties include pour and trim models and fabricating trays
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 including dentist and dental hygienist
Attend meetings as required (Joint Staff, Department, etc.)
Complete assigned training in timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills Required:
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Enthusiasm for working as a member of a team in a rapidly changing environment
Willingness to educate patients and the community in oral healthcare and the role of the dental care team
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize them to provide appropriate, efficient, and quality patient care
Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively and respectfully interact with unsatisfied patients and coworkers
Ability to work well with children, elderly, and special needs patients
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to anticipate and react calmly in emergency situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, and the public
Ability to evaluate statistics and data and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to accurately document procedures in electronic record
Must be able to document in a neat, legible manner and be able to spell dental terminology correctly and use proficient grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to follow written policies and procedures
Effective and efficient time management
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently and use good judgment
Able to communicate with others to effectively convey information
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of standard office machines including copier, fax, multi-line phones, printers, scanners, etc.
BLS Certification
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required
One to two years of experience working as a dental assistant
Any combination of education and work experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Spanish Bilingual preferred, but not required
Graduation from a dental assisting program (preferred but not required)
Preferred nitrous oxide training
Must have and maintain CPR certification
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse participant and employee base
High energy, positive, ability to work autonomously, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and high degree of initiative
Agrees to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Performs assigned clinic housekeeping
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse participant- and employee-base
Disinfects operatories and patient seating between patients
Always observes universal precautions
Arrives to work on time
Attire is clean and neat.
Maintains good personal hygiene
Driving and maintaining company vehicle
Working conditions
Sits and walks throughout the day
May be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and unpleasant patient or unit elements
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions
Must be able to function in a high stress environment
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoors
Requires the ability to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people and other conflict situations
Physical requirements
Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
Requires walking and standing
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Requires bending or twisting
Requires lifting equipment less than 100 lbs. (loading and unloading equipment)
Details
Hours Monday through Friday, ranging from 8am – 7 pm. Shifts are generally 8hrs in length in clinic or community-based
Occasional weekend and after-hours work may be required
Hours are determined under the direction of the Dental Director
Full-Time Employees have an expected workweek of 40 hours
Hours are approximate and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed
