Dental Assistant Morton - Total Medical Personnel Staffing

Looking for a Dental Assistant full-time Monday  - Friday 8-5 offering great benefits.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in increasing the efficiency of our dentists’ and team in delivering quality oral health care. Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures and other chair side duties.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ·         Maintains a clean, sterile, and positive environment optimizing patient comfort and safety
• ·         Greets patients in the waiting area and escorts patients to their operatory
• ·         Reviews and records medical/dental history and vital signs
• ·         Assures completion of consent forms and signatures
• ·         Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, which include but are not limited to, fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, root canals, partials & dentures, limited and complete exams, prophys, taking and pouring impressions, and other chair side duties.
• ·         Accurately charts existing treatment, completed treatment, and treatment plans
• ·         Takes proficient and accurate digital radiographs
• ·         Ensures dental units are ready and stocked at all times
• ·         Cleans, sterilizes, and assembles instruments, treatment rooms, dental units, supplies, and equipment according to Morton and other regulatory guidelines
• ·         Delivers verbal and written post-op instructions as prescribed by dentist
• ·         Accurately schedules and quotes prices for upcoming visits
• ·         Travels to satellite facilities to assist and complete dental tasks as needed
• ·         Communicates with manager if maintenance or supplies are needed
• ·         Maintains a friendly and productive working relationship with all members of the dental team
• ·         Maintains confidentiality of information according to HIPAA regulations
• ·         Works in accordance with Morton Comprehensive Health’s employee handbook
• ·         Self- Starter
• ·         Work independently without direct supervision
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Current Oklahoma Dental Assisting Permit

·         2 years Dental Assistant experience preferred

·         Current BLS certificate required

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Coronal Polishing, Nitrous, Sealant, and X-Ray certifications, or the ability to obtain the certifications within a reasonable amount of time required

·         Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

·         Ability to work with patients and staff professionally and tactfully

·         Ability to work independently as well as with a professional team

This position has been deemed a” Safety-Sensitive” position; therefore, Morton reserves the right to refuse to hire an applicant or may terminate an employee in a “Safety-Sensitive Position” who tests positive for medical marijuana even if he/she has a valid medical marijuana license.  

·          WORKING CONDITIONS:

•   Work is performed in a clinic environment

     ·         Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds

     ·         Must be able to sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

     ·         Possess the ability to bend, lift, and climb stairs.

• Work may involve some exposures to operating circumstances that require following standard or prescribed safety precautions. 

Paid time off

Holidays Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance

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