What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at David Raines Community Health Center?
David Raines Community Health Centers (FQHC) is seeking a passionate Dental Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate dental care to the communities we serve.
General Description:
The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients and ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Assists the Dentist in all dental procedures.
- Completes Time Out/Intake on all patients.
- Set up treatment rooms for procedures
- Greet patients and ensure patient is properly draped and ready for procedure.
- Display compassion to help patients feel comfortable
- Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before the leave
- Properly sterilizes operatories and equipment according to OSHA guidelines between patients.
- Takes X-rays; develops X-rays; mounts X-rays.
- Keeps the operatories well stocked with supplies. Orders supplies as necessary.
- Stores and keeps track of all dental laboratory cases.
- Fills out and tracks Medicaid/insurance pre-authorizations.
- Monitors the upkeep of dental equipment on a weekly basis.
- Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations.
- Test the autoclaves on a weekly basis.
- Assists in laboratory duties.
- Wear proper protective equipment during procedures, including gloves, gown, and mask.
- Reports any equipment repair that is needed to the supervisor.
- Prepares for and acts appropriately to medical emergencies in the dental office.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of accredited dental assistant program or dental assistant experience (minimum of 1 year) in accordance with Louisiana regulations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control.
- Experience with electronic dental records is preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Licensure/Certifications:
- BLS required (American Heart Association)
- Must have Xray certification per the State Dental Board of Louisiana
WHY JOIN DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive pay
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Leave Bank eligibility
More than a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
WHO WE ARE?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, David Raines Community Health Centers is committed to expanding access to quality healthcare and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have six Community Health Center locations and seventeen School-Based facilities in six cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC also has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center.
If you are a Dental Assistant looking for competitive compensation, meaningful work and excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you!
All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or Indeed.
Apply now and take the next step in a rewarding career where your skills can change lives.