Dental Assistant I

Family First Health is seeking Dental Assistants for our Columbia location. As a Dental Assistant at Family First Health, you should have a positive and outgoing personality, excellent patient care skills, and strong organizational skills. A qualified clinical staff member should have: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Ability to build relationships with patients Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs X-ray certification  Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus 

This position is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow with a terrific dental team. We’re dedicated to offering trustworthy dental services and care. The Dental Assistant position will play a large role in that. If this sounds a like a good fit, we would love to hear from you. 

Employee Benefits 

• $500 sign on bonus
• 3 Weeks of Accrued Paid Vacation per year
• 9 Days of Accrued Paid Sick Leave Time per year 
• 4 Personal Days per year 
• No Late Evenings or Weekend Hours 
• Paid Time Off on Holidays 
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities 
• Attention to work-life balance 
• Opportunity for growth and advancement 
• And More!  

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares rooms for treatment and sanitizes after treatment according to established protocol.
• Performs all sterilization functions such as, routine equipment maintenance including but not limited to changing traps and cleaning suction lines.
• Performs suction during procedures, assists dental provider during treatment using four handed dentistry approach.
• Takes and develops radiographs and takes, pours and trims impressions.
• Tracks and prepares dental lab cases for transport.
• Reviewing medical history and obtains vitals and consent forms when applicable, informs dental provider of information given by the patient or questions asked by the patient.
• Maintains charts, performs charting during exams.
• Provides post-operative instructions to patients as directed by the dental provider as required.
• Escorts patient from waiting room to dental chair.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program, current participation in an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience/training.
• Current PA State x-ray certification or ability to obtain a PA State x-ray certification within a designated period of time
• Current CPR and Narcan Certification
• Customer service oriented – ability to focus on patient care and outcomes
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Ability to critically think which means the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe; understand logical connections between ideas; and identify, construct, and evaluate arguments
• Ability to set positive examples for team members through exceptional work performance including adherence to company policies and processes.
• Ability to work in and respond to a demanding environment
• Ability to communicate well and in a caring and supportive manner with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately with strong attention to detail
• Ability to be organized, proactive in follow-up and follow-through, and to juggle multiple competing tasks
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to adhere to all Family First Health’s policies, processes, and procedures, especially, Code of Conduct, Workplace Conduct, and the Remote/Telework Policy if indicated eligible to work remotely or telework.
• Ability to articulate and advocate Family First Health’s mission and values
• Ability to maintain required clearances and licensure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Dental Assistant position such as:

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking

• Finger dexterity-ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Frequent flexing or rotating wrists
• Constant exposure to disease, infection, blood, bodily fluids, and close contact with others.
• Constant varying and unpredictable situations.
• Must wear common PPE/Safety Equipment (appropriate shoes, glasses, gloves, gowns, etc.)
• Frequent lifting of supplies and equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range
• Possible travel between work sites and Outreach events with exposure to weather conditions
• Occasional sedentary work.