Job Description
CommUnity Care is looking for a dental assistant to join their team at the North Lamar location. Specific Duties include:
Assist dentist with oral hygiene instruction.
Take, develop and mount X-rays.
Take impressions of dentures for dental appliances.
Order and maintain supply inventory.
Perform procedures to compile with infection control policies and prepare operatories for patient treatment.
Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
Maintain patient follow up procedures.
Assist front desk staff when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete all direct and indirect care documentation in timely manner and ensure patient records are current and complete.
Attend daily patient care (unit) huddles and periodic informational (clinic) huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions. These may be related to quality assurance, patient care and other related topics within the clinic.
Attend seminars and maintain all licensure and/or certification requirements for continuing education and best practices.
Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence-based guidelines, standards and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
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Required Skills & Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Completion of an accredited course in dental assistance
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology, Jurisprudence and Infection Control certificates.
CPR certification
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Previous dental experience preferred
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.