Job description

$$1,100 SIGN ON BONUS$$

Position Summary:

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø Assisting the dentist at chair side, including:

o Seating, preparing and dismissing each patient.

o Operatory preparation and clean-up (including infection control and waste disposal)

o Routine maintenance of equipment

o Maintaining adequate operatory supplies.

Ø General operatory duties including:

o Turning on all equipment each morning and turning it off each evening.

o Emptying waste baskets daily from all dental rooms (including infectious waste).

o Cleaning the operatory

§ Return all materials/instruments to the proper location.

§ Discard all waste materials.

§ Remove soiled instruments in tray to sterilization area; bagging and taping, to be autoclaved.

§ Wiping down hand piece tubing, suction/AW tubing and all other items touched during completed operation with ADA approved surface disinfectant. Removing and replacing plastic barriers on light handles, chair, x-ray machine, switches and composite lights. Replacing air/water syringe tips.

§ Check operatory for appearance and readiness.

§ Lay out a clean patient towel for each patient.

o Changing the traps n the operatory

o Cleaning the ultrasonic machine and lab area as required.

o Performing chair side duties as required by the Dentist.

o Store sterilized instruments in their proper location.

o Pull autoclave tape and make sure autoclave bags are stocked.

o Perform general dental office duties as directed by the Dentist.

o Laundry duty

o Remove lab instruments from Banacide rinse, let dry and return to proper place.

o When items are 1/2 empty, post note on bulletin board so item can be ordered.

o After use, wipe high speed hand piece with alcohol gauze then sterilize.

o Slow speed contra angle are to be unassembled after each use, cleaned, oiled and autoclaved.

o Slow speed motor, do not oil, autoclaved.

o Autoclave maintenance.

o Participate in Access to Care Quality Assurance and audit activities.

o Infection Control and Hazardous Communication Protocols (see Clinical Protocols book)

o Remain current on all company-required annual trainings

Ø General Office Support including:

o As needed, provides assistance to the Front Office

o As needed, provides assistance with dental Billing

o Carries out other duties as assigned, including by not limited to:

§ Ordering

§ Inventory maintenance

§ Access to care Program coordination

§ Participates in the training of new employees

Minimum Education/Skills/Experience

Education/Certification:

· Diploma in Dental Assisting required

· X-ray certification required

· CPR certification required and AED certification preferred

Experience: Two years of experience as a dental assistant is strongly desired.

Skills:

Ø Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ø Ability to be flexible and work as a high-functioning team member

Ø Friendly chair-side manner

Ø Demonstrates clarity and accuracy of writing and verbal presentation and interpersonal communication skills

Ø Is detail oriented; demonstrates effective organizational skills; meets timetables; is successful working in a fast- paced situation; is self-directed with minimal supervision

Ø Desires to expand knowledge

Ø Possesses a working knowledge and comfort using Microsoft Office software and Dentrix Enterprise EDR

The Mission of the Sto-Rox and Hilltop Family Health Centers is to provide quality health care to all of the residents of Stowe Township, McKees Rocks and Beltzhoover along with the surrounding areas of those centers. In fulfillment of our commitment to enable all people within the community to live their lives in a dignified and fully human way, the Health Centers will focus on the treatment of illness, the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. This care will be characterized by its availability and accessibility, its quality and its compassion. We espouse and demonstrate in our work the values of respect, kindness, excellence, collaboration, integrity and stewardship.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Have you been vaccinated against covid-19 and can you provide proof?
• What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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