DENTAL CARE ASSISTANT Position Available In Broward, Florida

DENTAL CARE ASSISTANT

Care Resource Community Health Center 200 NW 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 The Dental Care Assistant is responsible for providing chairside assistance to the dental providers and other dental staff in delivering direct dental care and associated services to patients. Dental Care Assistants must demonstrate ability to perform duties regarding sterilization and disinfection process with 100% accuracy. Upon completion of a comprehensive training, Dental Care Assistants will demonstrate proficiency through observation, written, oral assessment. Essential Job Responsibilities Administrative Duties Routes patients to the appropriate areas within the Health Center for services. Checks-in patients for dental visit. Updates patients’ demographic in Health Center’s data systems (i.e., NextGen/Provide Enterprise) Assists patients in completion of medical and dental intake documentation Conducts and documents inventory of equipment and supplies (weekly/monthly basis) Documents maintenance repairs of all dental equipment when presented. Assists in coordinating oral health services. Clinical Duties Prepares patients for dental visit and/or procedures. Assists Dental Clinicians on dental procedures as required. Ensures proper sterilization and disinfection of instruments and work areas after each procedure. Set-up and prepares instrument trays / materials prior to procedures. Takes, develops and mounts dental diagnostic x-rays. Records patient treatment plans and information on agency’s data system (i.e., NextGen/Provide Enterprise). Records patient’s medical and dental history in agency’s data systems (i.e., NextGen/Provide Enterprise). Takes and records patient vital signs at every visit. Assists dentist with patient education including pre and post treatment indications. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. Provides patient education on proper oral hygiene care. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Sets-up and stock rooms (i.e., operatories, lab and sterilization room) as required. Maintains cleanliness of rooms and equipment following patient examinations and/or procedures.

Quality Assurance/Compliance:

Ensures timely and accurate recordings of activities (monitoring) on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Ensures that medical operations fully comply with Health Center and HIPAA requirements. Reviews patient’s records on a monthly basis for quality assurance compliance. Ensures trainings are current as required (UltiPro and other trainings). Assists supervisor in the training of new staff (peers). Participates in Health Centers developmental activities as requested. Other duties as assigned.

Culture of Service:

3 C’s Compassion Greets internal or external customers (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone and nonverbal language. Effective communication with internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassuring and understanding of the request and providing appropriate options or resolutions. Competency Provides services required by following established protocols and when needed, procure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered Commitment Takes initiative and anticipates internal or external customer needs by engaging them in the process and following up as needed Prioritize internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) requests to ensure the prompt and effective response is provided Safety Ensures compliance with Health Center’s Policies/Procedures/Protocols as it relates to air or blood borne pathogens. Ensures proper handwashing according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Understands and appropriately acts upon the assigned role in Emergency Code System. Understands and performs assigned roles in the organization’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Contact Responsibility The responsibility for internal and external contacts is frequent and important. Physical Requirements This work requires the following physical activities: constant sitting, standing, talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing/ visual acuity and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Frequent walking and occasional bending, stretching and reaching may be required. Work is performed in office and medical/dental settings. Other Participates in Health Center developmental activities as requested. Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements and Details:

As required

Work Experience:

At least two years of experience in the dental field is required. One year of clinical work with HIV-infected persons is preferred.

Skills:

Bilingual (English- Spanish and/or English-Creole) is preferred. Computer knowledge should include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills are required to provide adequate treatment to patients. Ability to work with multicultural and diverse population is required. Satisfactory completion of an Annual Competency Skills Assessment. Education High school diploma and completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program is required. Education Required High School or better Preferred Associates or better in Other Licenses & Certifications Required

BLS CPR OSHA

Certification Cert Dental Assistant Skills Required Achievement Caring Checking for Accuracy Collaboration Comforting Commitment Compassion Conceptual Thinking Conflict Resolution Constructive Criticism Continuous Learning Cooperation Coordination Courteous Critical thinking Customer Service Documentation Integrity Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office Multitasking Patience Planning & Organizing Problem solving

Quick Thinking Self-motivation Telephone Verbal Communication Written Communication Behaviors Preferred Functional Expert:

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help