Dental Assistant

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Dental Assistant. This position is full-time, within the Dental Department, at our 1021 Broadway location.  

Work with a Purpose 

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people with positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.  

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option of a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams. 

Responsibilities:  

• Assisting a practicing dentist at their chair during examination and treatment of patients, including operative and surgical cases
• Sterilize dental instruments and tools
• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures
• Regularly and consistently meet quality and patient care standards established by management
• Provided fantastic customer service while performing exceptional patient care.
• Oversee sterilization of dental instruments and tools
• Maintain inventory, and ordering supplies needed to provide patient care
• Demonstrate proficiency in taking patients dental health histories and vital signs, as well as providing premium patient care
• Educate and provided patient care in a fast-paced dental office
• Communicate with the Dental Director regarding proposed changes, developments, and opportunities affecting the dental program 
• Relied upon to organize, sanitize, and maintain patient care areas. 
• Assist the Doctor in patient care, and laboratory duties. 
• Documenting, establishing, and maintaining patients' history in Dentrix system 
• Monthly auditing of inventory supply to replenish and order as needed 
• Verify appointments and direct patients to proper clinical or administrative area 
• Schedule appointments for patients in person or on the telephone 
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls 
• Prepare letters, information packets, other correspondences as needed 
• Assisting the patient recruitment and growth of clinic 
• Ensure compliance with industry rules and regulations 
• Attend trainings and educational opportunities to remain current in best dental assistant practices 
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines and take corrective action with the support of management if necessary 
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety requirements 
• Attend monthly all staff meetings and mandatory organizational training

Qualifications:                   

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program preferred  
• Prefer at least one year experience in a dental office which included assisting a dentist in patient treatment 
• Previous experience with the Dentrix EDR system preferred 
• Must be caring and compassionate and willing to work with a diverse patient population, treating patients equally regardless of medical condition, income level, race, religion, etc.

Rate: $19.00-$21.00 an hour. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components. 

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.  

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.