Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.00-$21.00

POSITION : Dental Assistant

SUPERVISOR : Dentist / Practice Manager

STATUS : Full Time or Part Time / Non-Exempt

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing direct assistance for all clinical services, including evening hours as needed (Tuesdays or Thursdays twice a month). Performing daily clinical tasks as directed to support the overall function of Bradley Free Clinics dental services. Work together as a team within the department to ensure high-quality dental services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care / Dental Clinic Daily Operation

Complete intake(update dental history and have the patient sign the consent form)and vitals for the patient before the appointment.

Serve as chairside assistant and train volunteers who are serving as assistants.

Conduct x-rays and follow all OSHA regulations;

Sterilize instruments and train volunteers on sterilization processes;

Complete daily, weekly, and monthly autoclave maintenance;

Write clinical encounter notes for staff and volunteer dentists as needed (follow text macros when completing Dental notes)

Maintain, clean, stock and organize all equipment and supplies;

Identify supplies needed and add to ordering list (List is verified with Lead Dentist)

Stock and set up all four operatories prior to clinic days of operation;

Break down and clean all operatories after every clinic; re-stock supplies, maintain clean and orderly working space, and make sure all trash is emptied;

Ensure autoclave, processor, x-ray machines in all the operatories and Panorex are turned off at the end of each clinic;

Ensure patient records, treatment plans, services, and follow ups are properly charted and tracked in Eaglesoft and Athena;

Always know where the exposure control book is located and the proper steps to take if there is an incident / exposure; Notify a direct supervisor immediately;

Make patient reminder call for following day;

Attend regular meeting of Dental Team.

Help ensure volunteers (students, providers and others) sign in each time they volunteer;

Support management in ensuring all volunteers and students are aware of and abide by Bradley Free Clinics mission, vision and values; follow BFC policies and procedures; and are aware of and follow the personnel manual.

Other duties as assigned.

Uphold Standards of Care

Be aware of and abide by Bradley Free Clinics mission, vision, and values; follow BFC Policies and Procedures;

Maintain compliance with all OSHA standards;

Maintain adherence to Exposure Control Plan;

Support clinic leadership in developing new processes and procedures as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of general principles and practices of general dentistry;

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi task;

High school diploma or equivalent;

At least 3 year of experience working as a dental assistant in a dental office;current x-ray certification;

Must have the ability to work independently and as a team player;

• Excellent communications skills;
• Patience, understanding, and compassion in direct interactions with clients;
• Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented;

Must have to ability to maintain confidentiality at all times;

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and should be able to adapt to changing situations;

Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds;

Must have working knowledge of office equipment including, but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephone system, electronic medical record programs etc.; and

Must have the ability to use Windows, (Microsoft Word and Excel).

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance : Participating employees contribute 25% of the employee medical insurance premium while Bradley Free contributes the remaining 75%. Employees are responsible for 100% of dependents medical insurance premiums. Employees who work 30 hours regularly will be eligible for medical the first of the month following 60 days.

Dental Insurance : Participating employees contribute 25% of the dental insurance premium while Bradley Free contributes the remaining 75%. Employees are responsible for 100% of dependents dental insurance premium. Employees who work 30 hours on a regular basis will be eligible for dental the first of the month following 60 days.

Vision Insurance : Participating employees are responsible for 100% of the insurance premium. Employees who work 30 hours on a regular basis will be eligible for vision the first of the month following 60 days

401K : Bradley Free Clinic will match employees contributions 100% up to 3% of the employees annual salary and 50% on the next 2% of the employees annual salary. Employees are eligible to participate once they attain age 21 and have 1 year service with the company. You will enter the plan on the first day of the month on or after you meet the eligibility requirements. Our 401(k) plan has a three-year cliff vesting schedule. This means you are always 100% vested in contributions you choose to defer, however, you must remain employed for three (3) years to be 100% vested in any employer matching contributions; there is no step vesting schedule.