Overview
Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (SCHC) is a 501(c)3 Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. SCHC seeks to transform the community by sharing the love of Christ in word and deed, to facilitate community development and holistic healthcare through the empowerment of the residents in the community.
Job Skills / Requirements
Position Summary
Under the direction of the dentist, the dental assistant assures high quality dental care and customer service. The position is responsible for assisting the dentist in direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the health center. The dental assistant is responsible for the sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies and responsible for keeping work areas clean.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists dental providers with all treatments, and is able to perform independent dental procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation, law and the organizations policies
- Serves as the dental provider’s chair-side assistant
- Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or hygienist
- Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; clean and properly sterilize instruments and record all sterilization activities; help manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
- Prepares the operatory for patient visits, including cleaning, disinfecting and restocking the room
- Scans reception area for patients and help manage the patient flow
- Maintains dental equipment and areas in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and dental policies and protocol
- Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes
- Assists dental providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed
- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions, as deemed appropriate
- Ensures the proper disposal of all materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy, as well as state and federal regulations
- Supports and assists with special community oriented dental care programs
- Attends required meetings, in-services and daily huddles
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Strong alignment with SCHC Mission and demonstrates behaviors aligned with SCHC Core values
- Other duties as necessary to ensure successful attainment of SCHC goals and objectives
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- High School degree/GED required
- Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting with radiography
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Minimum of two years’ work experience in a dental office setting
- Knowledge of and ability to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry, knowledge of general materials, their storage, handling and application is required
- Skill in operation of computer and other office equipment
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respect and appreciate diversity and cultural competence
- Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
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Post Acceptance Requirements for Credentialing (some completed after start date): copy of diploma, official transcript of highest degree, driver’s license photocopy, immunization record, immunization consent/declination form, PPD status/TB test results from the last 12 months, BLS certificate, health form, competency form checklist, and fitness for duty form.
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
Certification Requirements (Any)
CPR/BLS Certificate
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays