Dental Assistant

WHO WE ARE:

Aviva Health is a dynamic and mission-driven federally qualified health center (FQHC). Committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services, Aviva Health offers a holistic approach to care, addressing patients' medical, behavioral health, dental, and social service needs. As a vital healthcare resource in the community, Aviva Health fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where dedicated healthcare professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families. Join us at Aviva Health and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the community we serve.

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POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Director of Dental Services and the Dental Manager, performs chairside work assisting a dentist in the treatment of patients; maintains records of treatments, supplies, and materials; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with immediate supervisor and clinic providers to establish, define, and refine department goals and objectives consistent with Aviva Health’s Mission and demonstrates satisfactory progress towards these goals and objectives.
• Promotes a strong belief in Aviva Health’s philosophy, purpose, mission, and ideals.
• Demonstrates Aviva Health’s values and approaches all tasks with Aviva Health’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Customer Service statements as guidelines. Demonstrates care and compassion, respect, sharing, professionalism, confidentiality, collaboration, and teamwork. Takes personal responsibility.
• Promotes positive customer relations and service to both internal and external customers by providing comprehensive dental services to all patients in a non-discriminatory, confidential, professional, friendly manner that builds dignity for each individual customer. Respond to co-workers needs and requests in a respectful, friendly, and prompt manner.
• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to cultural/social differences in interactions with others.
• Communicates in an easy to understand, friendly, and professional manner; ensures understanding; provides additional information as needed.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills using sound judgement. Assumes additional responsibilities as needed, with little or no direction, shows initiative in assisting others within the department.
• Complies with Aviva Health’s attendance and tardiness policies.
• Implements departmental policies and educates staff and patients regarding the implications of the same.
• Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment by providing back up coverage for sterilization tech as needed. Oils and cleans equipment; cleans dental office and operatory.
• Maintains proper infection control procedures; wears required personal protection equipment as per OSHA standards.
• Prepares patients for treatment by seating, taking blood pressures, and reviewing medical history; presents and witnesses signatures on all appropriate consent forms.
• Reviews patient chart and ensures all paperwork, x-rays and treatment are current.
• Performs routine laboratory work such as pouring and trimming working models; packaging and shipping models to appropriate lab; receives and organizes lab cases/slips as they are delivered.
• Keeps current with software specific for electronic dental records, provides accurate documentation by charting each patient’s oral health, treatment plan, and chart notes; ensures that consent forms are signed by all persons required, report any missing information in chart to supervisor or appropriate staff member.
• Prepares operatories for dental procedure: assists chairside by handing various instruments and supplies to dentist.
• Attends in-service and other required meetings.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to maintain and interpret various records relating to patient care and dental services.
• Set priorities in patient care with regard to time and result.
• Must be able to maintain a sympathetic and harmonious relationship with patients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.