Dental Assistant

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Qualifications</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will provide dental treatment to patients of Marin City Health &amp; Wellness Center (MCHWC).  The Dental Assistant must communicate well, be able to establish rapport with patients and their families, and be sensitive to the needs of the Marin City community and Southern Marin residents.  The Dental Assistant must also be familiar with the goals and objectives of MCHWC generally, and it’s dental program and services specifically, and express genuine enthusiasm and commitment for its success.  The Dental Assistant must be willing to learn new procedures and terminology consistent with current dental techniques and technology and be knowledgeable and sufficiently skilled in all phases of assistance as outlined below.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">: </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Be proficient in all phases of 4-handed dental assisting for prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, preventative, restorative, and diagnostic procedures.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Be familiar with dental terminology, medication, and the instruments used during the above procedures.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Perform expanded duties to the extent the law permits.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Clean and sterilize instruments after treatment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;<br>(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintain the dental supply inventory.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintain a clean and orderly operatory and laboratory.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Uses Motivational interviewing and Caries risk assessment tools</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Presents treatment plans to patients</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Assists patients with referrals and follow-up appointments</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Perform the above duties while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintain current licensure through continuing education courses and meetings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as directed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Be proficient in taking digital radiographs.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Coordinates lab cases with different labs; assures timely pickup and delivery of cases. Keeps the lab area clean and organized. Tracks cases and communicates scheduling needs to the Dental Coordinator.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Record examination findings in the appropriate (OpenDental EHR) patient records.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintain and update patient records in the OpenDental/eCW EHR.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Perform laboratory duties as instructed by the Dentist, to include, but not limited to: pouring models</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Must be able to work with the staff and the management team of the MCHWC.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job to ensure appropriate compliance with all privacy-related policies, regulations, and requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Provide administrative support to the Dentist.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Attend all required staff meetings and trainings as directed by MCHWC management team.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Punctuality, regular and reliable attendance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Performs other duties as directed, developed, or assigned</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Supervisory Responsibility</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>: </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">N/A</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Qualification Requirements: </span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Education and/or Experience:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">High school diploma or equivalency </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 13px\">Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting School preferred, or a minimum of two years of recent experience as an RDA preferred</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 13px\">Valid CA RDA license and RDA certification</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 13px\">X-ray license</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 13px\">CPR training current</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 13px\">CE courses current</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Must have a positive attitude, be a team player, and be able to take directions from supervisor</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Understands and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the health center both in the workplace and in the community</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Sensitivity to the needs and situation of a multi-cultural population from a variety of income levels</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to manage multiple tasks </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively and respectfully handle dissatisfied patients</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Experience in a dental office setting/FQHC setting</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">L</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">anguage Skill:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Must possess excellent organization, writing, and verbal skills </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency preferred </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Reasoning ability:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">  </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Equipment/Machinery:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Fax machine, copier, computer, telephone, EHR system, sterilization equipment, and other software and instruments as required.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Physical Demands:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> </span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of day. Estimate 30% of time is spent on feet and 70% sitting at desk and/or chairside.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Have occasional need to perform the following physical activities: bend/stoop/squat, climb stairs, push or pull, reach above shoulders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Have occasional need to perform standing and walking activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Constant need to perform the following physical activities: writing/typing, grasping/turning, finger dexterity.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Lifting/carrying over 20 pounds occasionally. Lifting/carrying less than 10 pounds frequently.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Vision requirements: constant need to complete forms, read reports, view computer screen.  Frequent need to see small detail.  Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm's reach.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> Hearing requirements: constant need to communicate over telephone and in person.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Travel Requirements:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">  <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">**May be required to travel to and work at other MCHWC locations.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Work Environment:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</span></p>",
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