What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Northwest / Greenspoint Health Center position at St. Hope Foundation?
We are seeking a DENTAL ASSISTANT to become a part of our team! Candidate will be responsible for direct client care and administrative duties for dental care services.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist the dentist with performing routine and specialty care.
- Taking patient medical history and recording it for Dentist’s review.
- Take x-rays and impressions of patient’s teeth.
- Demonstrates and teaches patients methods of maintaining oral health.
- Maintain regular contact with the Dentist to exchange information, solve problems, discuss planning and direction of dental services.
- Perform essential work within Electronic Health Record system and program data entry systems with a high degree of accuracy and completeness
- Knowledgeable of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Communicate in a culturally competent and effective manner to clients/caregivers regarding the services available
Qualifications
- Dental Assistant experience - 1 years minimum of work experience in dental field
- Dental assistant training or equivalent dental training
- Good keyboard skills
- Organized and manage time efficiently across tasks
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English), a plus
Working Conditions
- The position occasionally requires sitting, standing, and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required
- Must be willing to travel to Northwest and Greenspoint Health Centers
- Must be willing to work a Saturday morning (8a-1p) rotation one month per quarter
Employment Benefits
- Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off Plan, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401k (6% Match), Paid Federal Holidays
EEO Statement: St. Hope Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.