Dental Assistant Job at PrimeHealth+ in Montrose

Overview

Dental Assistant role at PrimeHealth+ in Montrose, CO. Assists Dentist with dental procedures, including preparation of examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic setup and development, and chair side procedural assistance.

Essential Functions

• Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize and organize dental operatory and laboratory areas. Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies. Open and close clinic independently. Responsible for keeping sterilization area updated.
• Perform limited hygiene services of child prophy and application of topical fluoride.
• Oversee general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies. Assist with inventory control measures and processes.
• Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures.
• Schedule dental appointments and be available to help any other dental provider when needed.
• Perform coronal polish for adults and children. Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create custom trays and wax rims.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form.
• Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and X-ray certification.
• Participate in laboratory processes: dentures, crowns, metal and resin partials, lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures/partials home care.
• Fabrication of temporary crowns.
• Lead daily dental flow and manage two rooms for procedures.
• Participate in training for new employees and schedule dental appointments.
• Order supplies, inventory and track shipments.
• Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements.
• Comply with OSHA, HIPAA and BLS policies and procedures at MarillacHealth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

• Good proficiency in PC applications including Microsoft Office and EMR/EDR systems.
• Ability to multitask while actively listening.
• Excellent keyboarding skills.
• Good telephone manners with a clear speaking voice.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients, outside professionals and staff.
• Ability to work in a team care model.

Required Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Certification from an accredited college/program.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Additional Eligibility

Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following:

• TDAP (up-to-date booster)
• MMR series
• Varicella
• HEP B series
• Flu Shot
• TB Screening
• COVID

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care