Dental Assistant Job at Health Partnership Clinic in Olathe

Overview

A full-time, non-exempt position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the clinic. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law, as well as Dental Department directives and protocols.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with Kansas state regulation and law and Dental Department directives and protocols.
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturers' directions and Dental Department policies and protocols.
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as clinic policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Pulls and files patient charts as required.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the clinic as appropriate and time permits.
• Ensures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directives and protocol.
• Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directives, clinic policy and state and federal regulations.
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the clinic's and Dental Department Exposure Control Plan, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and clinic rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures including participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care and related matters such as personnel issues, work place safety, public health, and confidentiality.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or GED certificate; minimum two years of work experience in a related field is required.
• Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) required.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry.
• Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling, and applications is required.
• The Dental Assistant must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the clinic's dental patients and respond in an empathetic and professional manner.
• The ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds is necessary.
• The Dental Assistant must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the clinic's patient from a system of integrated primary health care.

Typical Physical Demands

Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Ability to lift to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 60 pounds. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity and hand use.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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