Dental Assistant Job at Bullhook Community Health Center in Havre

Overview

Bullhook Community Health Center (BCHC) is an equal-opportunity employer. BCHC shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Department: Dental

Supervisor: Lead Dental Assistant

Salary: $30,311 - $43,216 ($14.57-$20.78)

Job Overview

Assist dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies, and utilization of electronic health record (EMR).

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities)

• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Serve as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant.
• Prepare operatory for patient treatment; expose dental radiographs (digital radiographs); perform independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist; and maintain dental department equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions.
• Maintain all Dental Department areas in compliance with directives and protocols related to infection control, exposure control, and safety issues.
• Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile a list of item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintain a list of all Dental Department patients, monitor patient flow, and assist the Dental Director, dentist(s), and dental hygienist(s) in ensuring that patient records and documents are properly completed and filed.
• Receive and place necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business, and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits. Ensure the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and proper disposal of contaminated materials.
• Perform all functions in full compliance with the center’s and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Participate in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
• Perform other related tasks or duties as assigned.
• Team Approach: Work as part of a team with clinical and non-clinical staff to provide and enhance patient care, and engage in ongoing communication and patient hand-off.
• All staff are members of the team; involvement of the patient/family/caregiver with care team members is important to patient-centered care.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required to complete DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) Dental Radiology Training and achieve Dental Radiology Certification within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a primary health care center setting. Certified Dental Assistant recognition.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry.
• Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling, and applications.
• Able to respond empathetically and professionally to the center’s dental patients.
• Ability to work with people from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate with other health care professionals to achieve maximal results for the center’s patients within a system of integrated primary health care.

Supervision

N/A

Physical and Environmental Demands

Work is performed in an office and clinic setting; stand and walk with intermittent sitting; reach for and use writing instruments and keyboard; read reports; extensive use of telephone and oral communication; stoop, bend, kneel, reach, lift up to 30 pounds.

Special Requirements

Performs duties in the delivery of health services. Hazardous risks may include exposure to infected body fluids, sharp instruments, and chemicals, requiring adherence to universal safety precautions.

Benefits

• National Health Services Corp (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Employer Paid Health Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 403(b) Retirement plan (2% employer contribution, no minimum employee contribution).
• Vacation: 6.67 hours/month (first two years); 10 hours/month (3-6 years); 13.33 hours/month (7-10 years); 16.67 hours/month (11+ years).
• Sick leave: 4 hours/month (first six months); 8 hours/month after six months.
• Holidays - 8 days per year (prorated for less than full-time).
• AFLAC Insurance Available.
• Employee Discount on services.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options.