CCI Health Services' mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.
Our vision is a healthy and empowered community for generations to come.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Services Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions.
The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills : clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological. The Dental assistant must have a license to conduct x-rays.
As a member of the health center's integrated care team, the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care :
- Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
- Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider's use.
- Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.
- Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.
- Taking X-Rays of patients' teeth.
- Make appointments, answer telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.
- Process billing and collections.
- Collecting and recording patient health histories, taking blood pressure and pulse.
- Scan Dental Forms in Dentrix
- Process and Follow up on Referrals.
- Deliver patient oral care instructions.
- Complete Dental Charting on Dentrix software.
- Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for the following day.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
- Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and maintaining quality control standards.
- Knowledge of methods, procedures, and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to foster a positive work environment.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, and contact patients for follow-up.
- Ability to process billing and collections.
- Provide a positive attitude and behavior.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- License to operate X-Ray equipment in the state of Maryland
- Dental Assistant licenses are a plus
- Current CPR certification
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community
Why work at CCI?
- Extensive benefits plan
- Generous PTO Plan
- 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
- Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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