Description:
***$3,500 hiring bonus***
We are seeking a (.
75 FTE) Dental Assistant to work with our Outreach team!
Hours: 40 hours per week during the school year; 30 hours per week during the summer.
Travel required.
The Outreach Dental Assistant's main purpose is to provide appropriate patient care while working hand in hand with the Outreach Registered Dental Hygienist.
The Outreach Dental Assistant will do this by helping to address the needs of the patient in order to be successful with overall health and wellness.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Receive and prepare patient for treatment.
Charts conditions of suspected decay and disease for treatment by hygienist and referral to a dentist in DentalSeal.
Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures of patient care areas and instruments.
Sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists the provider during dental procedures.
Completes necessary forms to be sent home with the child informing the guardian of treatment received.
Registers patients in DentalSeal and EDR, verifies insurance, demographics and guarantor.
Performs maintenance of equipment, replenish supplies and load and unload equipment as needed for transportation and setup at the school.
Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy and procedures.
Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
College degree or three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Credentials, Certification, Licensure
Current CPR Certification required
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Competitive benefits include Health, Dental, 403B Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer match, HSA/Flexible spending accounts, and Employer-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
Family-friendly, flexible work schedules - NO WEEKENDS!
9 Paid holidays including the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and a Birthday holiday in accordance with our Holiday policy.
PLUS 3 weeks of PTO, with 1 full week of PTO available to use upon hire prorated based on FTE.
NorthLakes Paid Leave Bank to help support your medical needs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Unique Wellness Benefits; including a generous Health & Wellness Reimbursement program, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) loan program, and Employee Assistance Program
Travel Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program $$$
* Benefits eligibility is dependent upon FTE Status and Position
*All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
"Our Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness"
NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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