Dental Assistant Lead
Company: Advantage Dental
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: January 15, 2021
|
|
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant, Lead REPORTS TO: Practice
ManagerFLSA: Non-Exempt Welcome to Preventistry--! We are
revolutionizing oral health for everyone by redefining prevention
and care. A more effective health care system requires a revolution
in oral health care and DentaQuest's affiliated practices are
leading the way. The affiliated practices are made up of Advantage
Dental from DentaQuest, Community Dental Care of Kentucky,
Community Dental Care of Texas, DentaQuest Oral Health Center,
Gentech Dentist and Sarrell Dental and Eye Centers.A revolution
requires us to reach beyond the dental chair to reshape the oral
health system. We address full-body health and its relationship
with social and cultural determinates by expanding access to care,
the affordability of care and implementing a greater focus on
timely prevention of dental disease, rather than intervention.
DentaQuest continues to create a strong partnership for optimizing
health system performance by adding an innovative approach to the
delivery of oral health care to its extensive experience as a
leading dental health benefits administrator. The people of
DentaQuest have a common purpose: we work together as one, with
passion, perseverance and focus to achieve a nation where no child
suffers from the pain of tooth decay, where adults keep all their
teeth for their entire lives, where every person has access to
quality dental care. DentaQuest's affiliated care delivery
practices are made up of over 200 providers, over 80 practices
across six states, with more than 700 employees providing care to
over a quarter of a million patients annually. Dedicated to our
mission: To improve the oral health of all. We harness our unique
reach and insights to provide patients with better care, timely
education,greater access, innovative solutions, and transformative
system change. We call this industry leading approach to dentistry
- Preventistry--. JOB SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of a
Dentist in a practice care setting, assists the dentist in
providing dental treatment. Follows and supports the CARE model for
patient experience.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for
regular maintenance of high speed and low speed handpieces.Collects
and records patient health histories.Patient management during
dental procedures, monitors patient when N20 is being
used.Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry while following
sterile/OSHA procedures.Dental procedure isolation
techniques.Prepares dental materials, cements, composite,
impression materials, etc.Anticipates all of doctor's needs.Ensures
operatory is set up and broken down properly.Conducts maintenance
of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines,
clean/replace traps.Scans reception room for patients.Assumes
responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and
equipment.Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned
operatory and for assigned equipment.Maintain a stocked and clean
operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental
records to include Ortho and Perio charting as directed.Prevention
and management of dental medical emergencies.Inventory control and
management.Expose and develop radiographs while always using good
radiation hygiene.Ensures all instruments are cleaned and
sterilized/disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.Ensures
Dental treatment room is properly disinfected.Explain
post-operative care.Assist with Front Desk duties as
assigned.Create treatment plans and present to the patient and/or
treatment coordinator or patient coordinator on behalf of the
Dentist.Assist with Specialty Doctors.Assist with training future
Dental Assistant I employees, mentor Dental Assistant I and Dental
Assistant II employees.Fabricate 4+ unit temporaries and space
maintainers.Conduct follow up calls on extensive treatments and
report back to dentist.Attend and participates in team meetings,
Conduct DA meetings on a frequent and recurring basis within the
practice with the Doctors and OM present for insight and
input.Assist with all training for any new equipment.Other duties
as assigned.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:High standards for integrity,
honesty, professionalism, and work ethic.Commitment to service
excellence.Ability to work independently while demonstrating
excellent organization and follow through.Demonstrates flexible and
efficient time management and ability to prioritize
workload.Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong
sense of urgency.Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic.Self-
starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations and capable of
supporting a team to achieve successful results.Maintains
confidentiality discretion.Ability to effectively work in
collaboration with others to achieve business objectives.Willing to
grow and be challenged.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or
GED.Minimum of 4 years experience.Leadership, critical thinking,
organizational and prioritization skills.Certification in Dental
Assisting preferred or as required by state.Current CPR, BLS or
PALS required.Radiology certified as required by state.Dental
Assistant License as required by state.Maintains Continuing
Education (CE) as required by state.Nitrous certificate preferred
or as required by state.Pit and fissure sealant certificate
preferred or as required by state.Knowledge of insurance and
treatment plans.Demonstrates excellent written and oral
communication skills.For states that have advanced certifications
for expanded functions, at least one certification will be
required. Examples include: EFDA, EFODA, EFOSA, etc.PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements,
such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors, and or loud
noises.Moderate Physical activity; requires handling average-weight
objects up to 15-20 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than
4 hours per day. Sitting for extended periods of time.Will work
with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA
training.Work Environment involves exposure to potentially
dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective
equipment.The specific statements shown in each section of this
description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent
typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform
this position.** In accordance with DentaQuest's Compliance Plan,
employee must conduct DQ business in accordance with applicable
laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical standards and
report potential compliance or ethical issues to manager or DQ's
Compliance Officer. **DentaQuest's Affirmative Action Program
affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the
known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified
individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless
the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation
of our business. Please see Human Resources for additional
information regarding this Program.#advantagedental
Keywords: Advantage Dental, Kennewick , Dental Assistant Lead, Healthcare , Kennewick, Washington
Click
here to apply!
|
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Other Healthcare JobsMental Health Specialist Description: Are you in pursuit of an inspiring career that encourages your community members to thrive Then Community Counseling Solution CCS is the place for you What is CCS The Mission: Providing dynamic, progressive (more...) Company: Community Counseling Solutions Location: Boardman Posted on: 01/22/2021 Dental Assistant Lead - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGABLE Description: JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant, Lead REPORTS TO: Practice ManagerFLSA: Non-Exempt Welcome to Preventistry-- We are revolutionizing oral health for everyone by redefining prevention and care. A more effective (more...) Company: Advantage Dental Location: Soap Lake Posted on: 01/22/2021 RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (RN #) Description: Client in WA seeking RN - Pediatrics. Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest with terrain from snow-covered mountains to forested islands. Known for the Olympic National Park, Pace Needed and (more...) Company: CoreMedical Group Location: Yakima Posted on: 01/22/2021 RN Med/Surg Description: RN Med/Surg - Dec 5, 2020 - ul li Travel li Hermiston, OR 97838 li Posted 1 month ago li Degree Name: RN li Specialty: Med/Surg li Shift: Company: Alto Health Care Staffing Location: Hermiston Posted on: 01/22/2021 Respiratory Therapist / RRT - Travel Contract Description: br br br Respiratory Therapists are responsible for assessing, br planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of br patients with breathing disorders or cardiopulmonary (more...) Company: Jackson Therapy Partners Location: Hermiston Posted on: 01/22/2021 Massage Envy: Massage Therapist Careers - Yakima, Wa Area Description: You put your heart and soul into your work. You deserve a career that cares for you. If you share our commitment to helping people feel their best through total body care, we'd like to get to know you (more...) Company: Massage Envy Location: Eltopia Posted on: 01/22/2021 Travel RN Med-Surg 1762.60/week Description: About Stability Healthcare br At Stability, we have built a nurse friendly platform that simplifies finding travel nursing jobs without the need for a recruiter. br br We believe in pay transparency (more...) Company: Stability Healthcare Location: Sunnyside Posted on: 01/22/2021 Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Description: Job DescriptionA great SNF / LTC facility is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Occupational Therapist to join their growing team for a 13 week assignment The Occupational Therapist is responsible (more...) Company: Centra Healthcare Solutions Location: Yakima Posted on: 01/22/2021 Dental Assistant I Description: JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant I REPORTS TO: Practice ManagerFLSA: Non-ExemptWelcome to Preventistry-- We are revolutionizing oral health for everyone by redefining prevention and care. A more effective (more...) Company: Advantage Dental Location: Palisades Posted on: 01/22/2021 Emergency Department RN - ED/ER Nurse Assignments Description: Emergency Department RN - Assignments Nationwide Travel Nurse Are you looking for a new nursing job Would you like to spend the season somewhere you've never been Hospitals nationwide are looking for (more...) Company: HealthCare Traveler Jobs Location: Yakima Posted on: 01/22/2021 |