Dental Assistant I

Dental Assistant

Responsible for assisting all Dentists and Hygienists with dental procedures and patient care, ensuring that the dental clinics are operating with appropriate equipment and supplies and providing dental patient education to patients.

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. Your ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Dental Assistant I salary range : $19.74 per hour -$23.20 per hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

Patient Care :

• Ensures that operatory and equipment are prepared prior to seating patients.
• Greets and seats patients utilizing AIDET model.
• Reviews electronic dental chart ensuring all health history information is updated and vital signs are taken and documented.
• Ensures that pre-exam documentation including waivers and treatment consents have been completed.
• Takes vital signs and x-rays at the direction of provider.
• Charts and documents existing dental restorations and procedures as directed by provider.
• Prepares and passes instruments and materials during patient care.
• Administers and monitors Nitrous Oxide; provides prophylaxis cleanings, fluoride and sealants, as prescribed by the provider.
• Takes and pours alginate impressions and trims models.
• Provides oral hygiene, post-op and / or referral instructions, as needed.
• Breaks down operatory after each patient encounter, disinfects and sets room up per protocols.

Non-patient Care :

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge :

License and Certification :

Technical Skills :

Ability to use Electronic Dental Records software.

Benefits :

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