Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental
Reports To: Program Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Wage Range: $19.36 to $24.14 per hour, depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity

Full time, 40 hours per week, set schedule and NO WEEKENDS! 

SUMMARY Performs a wide variety of dental assisting duties under the direction of the assigned dentist.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists the dentists and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice
2. Prepares and sets up instruments, materials and equipment necessary for each procedure
3. Sterilizes instruments and ensures infection control measures are utilized in the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and exam rooms
4. Schedules patients and manages patient flow
5. Provide integrity, ingenuity, motivation and inventiveness in the ability to implement new skills and knowledge brought about by rapid changing information and technology
6. Performs routine reception work
7. Knowledgeable of dental insurance claim processing
8. Prepares and maintains patient charts and patient information handouts
9. Prepares and maintains clinical progress notes and other dental records
10. Provides patient education, counseling, and follow-up
11. Responds to patients' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
12. Collects and records patient health histories and vital information prior to examination by provider.
13. Help to inform and comfort patients before, during and after dental treatment.
14. Obtains and processes appropriate radiographs
15. Assist providers at chair-side by organizing and preparing adequate instruments and supplies for dental treatment
16. Assist provider during procedures using 4-handed dentistry
17. Advises and educates patients in oral hygiene and dental care
18. Follow-up on patients with post-visits duties
19. Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collection
20. Provides a variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. High School Diploma or GED; and
2. Some experience as a dental assistant; or
3. Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
1. Meet Montana Board Radiology Certification requirements by proof of graduating from a CODA Dental Assisting School; or receiving radiology certification from US Military; or by completing the DANB radiology certification with 60 days of employment.
2. CPR Certification or successful completion within 90 days of employment.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
1. Provides Customer Service Excellence to RiverStone Health's customers, including patients, clients, family members, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers.
2. Doing things right the first time;
3. Making people feel welcome;
4. Showing respect for each customer;
5. Anticipating customer needs and concerns;
6. Keeping customers informed;
7. Helping and going the extra mile;
8. Responding quickly;
9. Protecting privacy and confidentiality;
10. Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette;
11. Taking responsibility for handling complaints;
12. Being professional;
13. Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Must enjoy working with a diverse patient population and bring a confident and caring commitment to work every day.

*Candidates will be contacted via email*