Dental Assistant - Certified

Dental Assistant - Certified Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time $20.50 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Free parking Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care CPR Certification Oral hygiene Completing CE credits Medical documentation Vital signs Insurance prior authorization Dental care patient counseling Electronic health records (EHR) management Achieving HIPAA compliance Inventory management Intake Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification Infection control HIPAA Databases Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Preventive health (patient care) Dental sterilization procedures Quality assurance audits Disinfection procedures Working with children Basic life support Registered Dental Assistant Dental x-ray Quality improvement Dental impressions Order placement Dental office experience Medical equipment cleaning Quality audits Dental Assisting Office management Nutrition education Patient treatment Pediatric dentistry Oral surgery Managing patient records Certified Dental Assistant Post-operative care Health education and counseling Entry level Community resource coordination

Full Job Description Website:

www.centralcityhealth.com

Who We Are:

Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain's Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.

Our Mission:

To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values:

CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

An environment that supports health and recovery. Person centered principles in the delivery of care. An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust. A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement. Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization. An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures "no wrong door." You Get 14 Paid Holidays Annually. 18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary). Benefit Coverage after 30

Days:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability. Company-Paid Life Insurance. Retirement Savings 403(b). Tuition Reimbursement. Continuing Education Allowance

RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Ensures all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner. 2. Collects patients' medical history and vitals including blood pressure and pulse. 3. Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures for children and adult patients. 4. Takes, develops and mounts dental radiographs (x-rays); takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) and dental procedures. 5. Advises patients, parents or guardians concerning, diet, hygiene, and disease prevention; provides health and wellness advice to patients/families based on dental office protocols and the dentist's recommendations. 6. Effectively communicates with other health care providers or community resources to provide comprehensive, all-encompassing care. 7. Educates patients/families and the community about oral health related disease and prevention and self-management of acute and chronic dental conditions; recommends interventions to modify behaviors associated with health risks. 8. Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health including, tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling. 9. Performs office management tasks including those necessary for scheduling and confirming patients, entering documentation into patients' records per doctor's request, for the authorization of treatment, insurance processing and claims billing. 10. Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment as an infection control measure. 11. Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling). 12. Assists in the provision of direct patient care in all dental specialties including pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery. 13. Participates in a multidisciplinary care team and identifies problems and provides feedback to team members regarding a solution. 14. Assists with the workflow of the clinic as needed including registration and rooming of patients and the completion of intake paperwork. 15. Orders and keeps documentation of supply orders, invoices, work orders, etc. 16. Maintain an organized inventory supply system. 17. Ensures continuous flow of communication with the Dental Director to enhance the quality of service to our patients. 18. Participates in the integration of services including primary and pediatric care, behavior health, dental services, and supportive housing; serves as a resource to other providers and staff. 19. Takes part in performance improvement activities such as medical staff team huddles, quality assurance audits, continuing education, and Patient Centered Medical Home processes. 20. Participates in meetings/conferences and continuing education and demonstrates a genuine desire to develop strategies for improved clinic operations and high-level patient care. 21. Ensures certification remains current and valid. 22. Assures patients' rights are being maintained at all times. 23. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent required Must possess a certificate from an accredited dental assistant program required Minimum of two (2) years of recent dental experience required; five (5) years of recent dental experience preferred Successfully pass required state and/or national examinations highly preferred Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) highly preferred Experience in treating patients of all ages; Dental experience with children/adolescents preferred Must be proficient with Electronic Dental Records and other databases/systems Must meet all Continuing Education requirements Knowledge of public health principles and practices; must be comfortable with community outreach Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Must maintain confidentiality relating to treatment in accordance with HIPAA guideline "This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. Central City Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At Central City Health the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating

COVID-19.

As a result, Central City Health prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against

COVID-19

; however, it is not required."

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

recent dental assistant: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Dental Certification (Required) BLS or CPR (Required)

Work Location:

In person