Dental Assistant I - Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc

$6,000 Sign-on Bonus!

At Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc., our vision is simple yet profound: Health for All. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.

Our mission is rooted in a strong commitment to caring for patients and building healthy communities. We envision a future where every individual has access to quality healthcare and where communities thrive with optimal well-being.

What We Provide You:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403(b) plan and company match

What You Provide Us:

• Prepares, processes, and mounts intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
• Assists provider in examination of patients and gives instructions as directed by provider.
• Fills out all appropriate and necessary paperwork as well as ensures patient and provider signatures on paperwork.
• Completes necessary documentation in patients EDR and EHR chart.
• Maintains updated treatment plans for patients.
• Takes preliminary impressions and/or prepares models.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares operatory stations between patients.
• Performs sterilization of instruments and equipment in a timely manner.
• Complies with infection control policies and protocols.
• Acts as a liaison between providers and other care givers.
• Processes referrals and sends Prior authorization tasks.
• Calls and schedules patients for follow up services from laboratories.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by reporting equipment malfunctions and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Duties listed identify responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of this position and not meant as an all-inclusive list.

Must Haves:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental Assistant Diploma from an accredit school, NELDA Certificate from DANB, Registered Dental Assistant certification or two plus years of experience as a dental assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DANB Radiation Health & Safety Certification (signed up by 90 days of hire date and certified within the first year of hire)
• Coronal Polish Certification (signed up by 90 days of hire date and certified within 6 months of hire)
• Driver's License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement, for Float positions, mileage may not be paid
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card within 3 months of hire