Dental Assistant

2 weeks ago

West Warwick, United States Thundermist Health Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
Department: Dental
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: 5
Version Date: May 2023

General Responsibilities:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing hands-on support to the Dentist, completing preparation work to efficiently care for patients and assist during dental procedures.

Eligible for $500 sign-on bonus

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • X-Ray Certification (or completion within 6 months of hire)
  • BLS Certification (or completion within 6 months of hire)
  • Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
  • Able to provide great patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year experience as a dental assistant.
  • Candidates who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Significant Job Functions:

  • Four handed dentistry
  • Setting up dental procedures
  • Sterilization of dental instruments
  • Taking alginate impressions
  • Pouring models
  • Take digital dental x-rays
  • Document vitals and chief complaints in chart
  • Document treatment plan in chart

Physical Effort/ Environment:

  • The duties of this position are performed onsite at a Thundermist location.
  • This position requires the use of fingers and hand manipulation using instruments and dental equipment. On feet most of the day.

Work Schedule Demands:

  • As determined with department hiring needs.
  • Must be available for overtime, including nights and weekends, when necessary.

Communication Skills:

  • This position requires the ability to verbally communicate with patients.

Confidentiality of Information:

Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. Additionally, this role will have access to sensitive agency information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionThundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.Company DescriptionThundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

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