What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Community Treatment Inc. (COMTREA)?
COMMUNITY TREATMENT, INC
Dental Assistant I
Department: Oral Health Services
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Dental Assistant Lead
Grade/Level:
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Regular
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
Position Summary
Provide quality care and services to patients by assisting dentists and other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Assist in the efficiency and productivity of patient flow through timely, accurate and professional preparation of patients and patient information, including taking and processing x-rays.
Support dentist and dental hygienist in community outreach, education, and portable delivery of dental treatment.
**Full COVID 19 vaccination required. Exemption accommodation upon request.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed and may be modified, interpreted, and/or applied in any way, as necessary. Maintaining regular and punctual attendance is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed and may be modified, interpreted, and/or applied in any way, as necessary. Maintaining regular and punctual attendance is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Collect and record patient health histories (dental and medical) for dentist's reference prior to examination.
- Take and process x-rays.
- Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments for dentist's use and assisting as needed during procedures.
- Deliver care as delegated by the supervising dentist such as polishing of teeth, placement of topical anesthetic, and placement of pit and fissure sealants.
- Demonstrate knowledge of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup, and materials.
- Perform general office/clerical duties as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Competency Statement(s)
Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Knowledge – Appraise familiarity with techniques and procedures needed to complete the work.
Productivity - Asses the amount of work completed in relation to expectations.
Safety Awareness – The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and upholds safety standards.
Judgment – The ability of the individual to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information.
Technical Aptitude – The ability to relate to topics which require understanding or specialized knowledge.
Time Management – The ability to effectively utilize available time to complete necessary job tasks.
Teamwork – Assess the ability to work with others, when appropriate, to attain organizational goals and objectives.
Work Experience
Required Experience: Less than 1 year
Experience: Certification of completion from a dental assisting program/school or 6 months of dental assisting experience
Experience: Certification of completion from a dental assisting program/school or 6 months of dental assisting experience
Computer Skills:
Certifications & Licenses:. Dental Assistant certification preferred
Other Requirements: Annually Required Respiratory Protection Fit Test; Public Health background and knowledge of Medicaid billing/insurance, preferred.
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