Dental Assistant

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">JOIN OUR DENTAL TEAM!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Come and join us in providing care to an exceptional patient base! Whether you are a seasoned assistant or are wanting to dive into a new career this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">We are looking for a motivated and heartfelt individual interested in working full-time to help provide dental care to the community.  </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">POSITION SUMMARY:</span></span></em> The Assistant is a clinical One Health employee providing supportive tasks for the organization and/or departments(s). Under the direction of assigned One Health management, the assistant supports in maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow and/or work product in a specialty area.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Dental Assistant assists Dentist(s) in providing high quality direct dental patient care and treatment. Dental Assistants are responsible for the maintenance of patient records and dental equipment and instrumental in the safe provision of dental care. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">COMPENSATION:</span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Non-certified- $19.11-$20.20/hr + $2.30/hr locality differential </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time (36 hours/week)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">AVAILABILITY: Tuesday</span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"> to Friday</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">BENEFITS:</span></em> We offer a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, ten paid holidays, discounted health care for employees and their family members, as well as health, dental, &amp; vision insurance, disability insurance, health savings account, and matching retirement plan for all employees working at least 20 hours/week.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">ABOUT ONE HEALTH: </span></em></span> With multiple clinic sites across Montana and Wyoming, One Health provides medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and community and public health services to rural populations through an integrated approach to health care.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">One Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Specialist Duties and Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li>Maintains functionality of organization and/or department by managing tasks and information to optimize processes.</li>\n<li>Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the organization and/or department.</li>\n<li>Serves as the first point of contact for patients, vendors, employees.</li>\n<li>Collaborates and communicates within teams, supports others, and contributes positively to the overall success of the organization.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Prior to Patient Care Each Day</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">a.  Turns on all equipment including: compressors, lights, units.<br></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">b.  Fills ultrasonic solutions and prepares the sterilization area.<br></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">c.  Fills water bottles for rooms.<br></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">d.  Ensures that supplies are properly stocked for the day, including bur blocks.<br></span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">e.  Reviews schedule and prepares for the day appropriately.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Each Patient</span></span></p>\n<ol></ol>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">a.   Sets up the dental operatory for the procedure scheduled and anticipates any possible changes</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">b.  Greets and seats the patients as soon as possible. If the patient will be seated for more than 10 minutes past their appointment time, informs the front desk and patient and gives them an approximate wait time.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">c.  Reviews and records medical updates, medications, and takes and records vital signs.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">d.  Identifies if patient (if indicated) took their pre-medication and documents in chart.  If patient did not take their pre-medication, informs dentist and assists in rescheduling patient as indicated.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">e.  Under supervision, places digital sensor for proper exposure of radiographs.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">f.  Ensures all necessary consent forms are properly completed, documented and signed.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">g.  Assists dentist as directed by charting dental findings, diagnosis, treatment plan, and completed services in patient EDR records.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">h.  Assists dentist chairside during all patient treatment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">i.  Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments, trays, and dental operatories. Ensures that hand pieces are properly oiled and prepared for sterilization.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">j.  Under the direction of the dentist, provides patient education and post-op instructions.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">After Patient Care</span></p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">a.  Cleans dental operatories and equipment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">b.  Prepares for the next day, restocks all supplies, performs a regular inventory and identifies supplies that need to be ordered.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">c.  Turns off equipment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">d.  Performs any necessary maintenance.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">e.  Performs post-operative calls to patients as requested by the Dentist.</span><br><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">General duties:</span></p>\n<ul></ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assists in coordinating patient flow. Assists in scheduling patients when needed.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assists in organizing and maintaining inventory, equipment and supplies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Updates and maintains clinic lab case logs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Performs weekly/monthly maintenance on dental equipment. Disposal of sharps and biohazard materials.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintains cleanliness of dental laboratory and ensures that materials are stocked, confirming less commonly used materials have not expired.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provides exceptional customer service and models the mission of One Health when interacting with internal and external stakeholders promoting a positive image for the health center. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintains cleanliness of dental clinic, including hallways and breakroom.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Safeguards patient privacy and confidentiality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Secures the building at the close of each working day according to One Health's protocols and locks all entrances.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Adheres to all One Health Policies and Procedures. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Travels to other regional dental clinics to fill-in for dental assistant absences or meetings as needed. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Performs other duties as assigned or required with or without prior notification.</span><br></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Education/Certificates/Licenses:  </span></em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Required</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> High School Diploma/GED</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Valid driver’s license</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> BLS Certification upon hire</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Intent to complete dental board-approved radiology certification (DANB RHS or other)</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> To be completed within 6 months of hire date, expected to retake exam within 3 months of first written exam attempt and taken until passed</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Preferred</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Graduate of a certified dental assistant program</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Experience:</span></em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Required</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competent computer skills</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Preferred</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Two (2) years of dental clinic experience</span></li>\n<li>Healthcare related experience</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Competencies:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Attention to detail/thoroughness</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Collaboration and teamwork</span></li>\n<li>Communication, verbal/written</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Ethical conduct/practice</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Flexibility, multitasking and prioritization skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Stress management/composure</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Customer/Client focus</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Confidentiality and discretion</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Adaptability/Flexibility</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Time management skills</span></li>\n</ul>",
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