What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Damian Family Care Centers, Inc?
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Why Work at Damian?
Are you looking to make a difference? If so, Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. offers opportunities for a meaningful and challenging career in the health services field. We are looking for proactive, team-oriented employees to join our organization. Come be part of our rapidly growing agency in one of several positions available throughout New York.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: low cost medical, free dental and vision; 403b employer contribution; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); and generous time off.
This is a temporary leave replacement position.
Dental Assistant Qualifications:
High school diploma and dental assistant training required.
· Certification for Dental Assistant from an approved program with NY State licensure is preferred.
· Must be able to read and write English.
· Bi-lingual Spanish skills preferred.
Dental Assistant Position Summary:
· Assists the dental staff in the provision of services, as defined by the scope of practice, procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment, sterilization of equipment and other duties as assigned by the Dental Director or Dentist on duty.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in performing assigned duties as a chair side assistant during dental procedures. Utilizes accepted fourhanded dental techniques.
Utilizes safe and acceptable techniques in performing radiographic procedures. Consistently complies with safety standards for Dental Radiography.
Coordinates communication with dental labs to include pick up and delivery of dental lab work. Accurately records dental lab transactions in the log book.
Performs all dental sterilization techniques in accordance with acceptable standards of practice to include OSHA standards for blood borne pathogens.
Accurately performs weekly biological spore testing on autoclaves and records in log book. Ensures that monthly monitoring by the external biological lab is completed.
Adheres to DFCC Dental Assistant Daily workflow duties as well as additional assignments as directed by Dentist or Administrative staff.
Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment to include timely ordering, distribution and stocking of supplies in treatment rooms.
Responsible for promptly updating the dental maintenance log book. Follows agency policy on reporting damaged equipment.
Demonstrates initiative in assisting other health providers in the provision of care.
Demonstrates the ability to identify, set priorities, and assist with the flow of the patients within the dental department.
Maintains the integrity of the medical record in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Maintains universal precautions in the provision of care and performance of duties.
Verbalizes knowledge of and adheres to OSHA standards for blood-borne pathogens when handling blood and body fluids.
Maintains open communication with other care providers to promote a collaborative and collegial relationship in the ambulatory care center.
Maintains communication with the PCC/RNM or designated charge nurse regarding patient scheduling concerns or issues.
Articulates knowledge of established policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance to these in the provision of care and services.
Performs all duties within the scope of practice, demonstrates awareness of legal issues, and utilizes good judgment and actions to reduce potential adverse consequences for patient, agency and self.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $27