Dental Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists the dentist by maintaining a clear field of operation, passing instruments, and suctioning as needed. Performs dental screenings as directed and follows standard precautions during all procedures. Assists with intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, including developing and mounting x-ray films. Maintains and services dental equipment such as the x-ray unit, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s); sterilize instruments to ensure proper infection control practices. Manages dental supplies and inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels. Prepares necessary instrument trays for daily procedures, including pulpotomy, caries control, amalgam, and perio/scaling. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic. Completes daily instrument counts for security purposes and report discrepancies to Security and HSA. Perform regular maintenance tasks, including cleaning the developer, autoclave, the x-ray unit and film processor and submit weekly and monthly statistics reports to HSA. Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: General knowledge of dental office practices and procedures. Strong skills in computer applications/programs, including MS Office Suite. Strong written, oral communication and organizational skills. Proficiency and knowledge of standard clinical operating procedures. Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks. Excellent time management skills and strong ability to work within tight timelines, with the ability to balance competing priorities. Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with medical staff, providers, leadership and clients in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations. Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity. Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications Completion of a one or two-year dental assistant program from an accredited institution One (1) year related dental experience in a dental office or correctional healthcare setting Required Certifications and Licenses Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification

Special Requirements: This position will be subject to a background check.

Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time. ADA Disclaimer The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position adequately. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, unless it results in an undue hardship. All requests must be made to the Human Resources Department in writing. First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC 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.

Summary: The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for dental procedures, assisting patients with treatments, and maintaining patient dental records while protecting the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for coordinating dental services and assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies, documentation and supporting the function of the dental department.

Company Description: Our mission is to revolutionize medical and mental healthcare in correctional and institutional facilities through compassionate, clinician-led, patient-centered care.

Company Description: Our mission is to revolutionize medical and mental healthcare in correctional and institutional facilities through compassionate, clinician-led, patient-centered care.