What are the responsibilities and job description for the DENTAL ASSISTANT position at Lorain County Health & Dentistry?
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Dental Assistants assist the Dentists in providing optimal dental care that both addresses and reduces the oral health disparities among the population served by LCH&D. All care and services are provided in accordance with LCH&D’s philosophy of “partnership” with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as a dental care guide to patients and make every reasonable effort to make patients as comfortable as possible.
- Welcome and drape the patient.
- Review patient’s medical and oral history.
- Elicit relevant information from patient/caregiver regarding current and prior conditions or ailments.
- Measure and record patient vital signs.
- Educate patients and their caregivers on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good oral health.
- Prepare treatment rooms, tools, and equipment according to LCH&D protocols.
- Clean treatment rooms, tools, and equipment after procedures according to LCH&D protocols.
- Must demonstrate clinical competency in all 4 handed dental procedures including but not limited to: Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery Procedures, Endodontics, Diagnostic Radiographs.
- Must demonstrate competency in the role as “floater” and demonstrate good time management.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have completed a dental assistant program, and have an Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit or eligibility for a permit.
- Must have BLS certification
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of three years of dental experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred.
- Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to LCH&D i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
- Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
- Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
- Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Fine and gross motor skills will be frequently employed.
- Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- 20% walking or standing, 80% sitting at a desk.
- Category I re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
BENEFITS
- Excellent Training and Orientation Program
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to adhering to employment practices in accordance with the EEOC.
LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department at careers@lorainhealth-dentistry.org