CCI Health Services' mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.
Our vision is a healthy and empowered community for generations to come.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Services Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions.
The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological.
The Dental assistant must have a license to conduct x-rays.
As a member of the health center's integrated care team, the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:
* Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
* Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider's use.
* Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.
* Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.
* Taking X-Rays of patients' teeth.
* Make appointments, answer telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.
* Process billing and collections.
* Collecting and recording patient health histories, taking blood pressure and pulse.
* Scan Dental Forms in Dentrix
* Process and Follow up on Referrals.
* Deliver patient oral care instructions.
* Complete Dental Charting on Dentrix software.
* Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for the following day.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
* Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and maintaining quality control standards.
* Knowledge of methods, procedures, and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to foster a positive work environment.
* Excellent computer skills.
* Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, and contact patients for follow-up.
* Ability to process billing and collections.
* Provide a positive attitude and behavior.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* License to operate X-Ray equipment in the state of Maryland
* Dental Assistant licenses are a plus
* Current CPR certification
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community
Why work at CCI?
* Extensive benefits plan
* Generous PTO Plan
* 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
* Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.