What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL?
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Job Status: Full Time
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated!
St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100 . In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said:
“This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are.”
Our organization has grown dramatically in the 36 years since we were established and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advances to care for individuals of all ages. We are excited for you to join our organization to advance the mission and operational effectiveness for our continued growth to serve the community.
Position Summary:
The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing accurate and friendly customer service, and is responsible for preparing patients to see our dentist. This may involve preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing dental instruments, and performing some basic dental hygiene tasks. In addition to be attentive to daily office operations, and being accessible and responsive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients to be seen by our dentists
- Help maintain a sterile work environment by sanitizing dental instruments
- Set up instrument trays, treatment materials, and assist in basic dental procedures
- Take X-rays of patients’ teeth
- Collect, record, and maintain the dental records of patients
- Provide patients with information on dental hygiene and oral health
- Ensure HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practice
- Ensure standard infection control precautions for front office and patient lobby
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training:
- Certification from an accredited dental assistant program
- Dental X-ray certification
- HS Diploma/GED
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Skills/Abilities:
To excel in this role, you should be self-motivated, highly organized, a good communicator, and have the talent to inspire patients and the team.
- Proficiency in Dentrix
- Proficiency in Dental terminology and workflow
- Communication skills
- Some management/leadership skills