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Dental Assistant - 1k sign on bonus!

Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington, Inc.

Torrington, CT | Full Time

$44k-54k (estimate)

7 Months Ago

Dental Assistant - 1k sign on bonus!

$44k-54k (estimate)

Full Time 7 Months Ago

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Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington, Inc. is Hiring a Dental Assistant - 1k sign on bonus! Near Torrington, CT

Community Health & Wellness Center, a federally qualified healthcare center located in Torrington and Winsted, is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant.

We are committed to keeping communities healthy. In a compassionate, high quality and patient-centered environment, services are accessible and provided without discrimination, with cultural competence, and where all people matter regardless of their ability to pay.

Position Summary: The Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting the dentist and dental hygienist in providing care to the patients of the health center. The Dental Assistant is responsible for chairside assisting, preparing and cleaning rooms, inventory control, and sterilization.

Minimum Requirements

Current CPR certification
ICE Certification
Radiology Certification
Certified Dental Assistant preferred- must obtain CDA within 6 months of hire date

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
Documents patient history.
Takes dental radiographs.
Prepares operatory with necessary instruments.
Assists chairside for all general dentistry procedures.
Complies with “Universal Precautions” for infection control.
Maintains and fully understands the importance of patient confidentiality, and HIPAA Compliance.
Follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements.
Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment. Routinely clean and stock operatory.
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment in assigned operatory and for the assigned equipment. Regularly and thoroughly performs maintenance of assigned equipment.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Functions in a safe and professional manner.
Preforms other tasks as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Technical Ability

Knowledge of dental assisting techniques related to all aspects of general dentistry.
Knowledge of federal, state, an institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services.
Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulation and guidelines.
Manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and American Dental Association (ADA) standards.

Behavioral

Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits.

Able to accept constructive criticism and instruction while maintaining a positive attitude towards managers, programs and job responsibilities.
Acts as a role model – willing to accept or volunteer on projects as opportunity arises.
Exhibits loyalty to the organization and does not bring personal problems to work.
Works effectively with others in a professional manner and knows how to be a team player.
Effectively communicates with patients, co-workers and supervisors.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Exposure to blood or blood-borne pathogens which require OSHA training.
Exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and or loud noises.
Potential exposure to infectious waste, blood, body fluids, air contaminants, hazardous chemicals, and communicable/infectious diseases, such as Hepatitis B.
Potential exposure to dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
Require moderate physical activity and handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds.
Require standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Communication Skills

Requires good verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff members daily. Good penmanship and clear concise writing skills.

Patient Population Served by This Job (Check all that apply)

Neonatal/Infancy (Birth-1 year)	Geriatric (65 )
Pediatric (1-12 years)	X	All Ages
Adolescent (13-18 years)	Not Applicable
Adult (19-64 years)