Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Dental Assistant

REPORTS TO: Dental Clinic Manager

FLSA STATUS: [ ] Exempt [ X ] Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY:

The Caridad Center offers comprehensive medical, vision, & dental care for the uninsured and underserved children & families of Palm Beach County. More than 700 doctors, dentists, nurses, dental hygienists, as well as many others in the area of outreach & education give their time so generously to help our cause. The Caridad Center strives to ensure that the uninsured and underserved individuals and families of Palm Beach County receive our life-changing healthcare, education, and outreach programs. Caridad gives families a fighting chance to stay healthy and to get the proper medical, vision, & dental treatment. For thousands of people in Palm Beach County who come from all walks of life, Caridad is the only hope they will have for living a healthy life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to the dental clinic in accordance with Caridad Center standard operating procedures. The responsibilities of this role include greeting patients, ensuring completing of all patient documentation, taking X-Ray’s, manages post appointment dental instrument cleaning, monitors functionality of dental equipment and advises on repairs as needed. They will additionally assist patients in accordance with center policies ensuring patients receive the best possible service at Caridad Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures dental area remains clean and dental equipment/instruments are sterile.
• Assists in sterilization of dental equipment and instruments.
• Ensures all patient forms are completed and signed accurately.
• Ensures dental area is in compliances with OSHA requirements.
• Performs X-Ray’s and processes results on Eagle Soft System (place in patient electronic record)
• Maintains dental equipment and ensures functionality; works in conjunction with clinic coordinator to report necessary repairs.
• Assists dentist and other dental staff with procedures as needed.
• Provides all patients with post-op instructions both verbally and written.
• Provides patients with Oral Health Education information.
• Works in support of and in cooperation with dental staff and volunteers
• Initiates, guides, and monitors patient procedures with appropriate volunteer dentist.
• Advises dental office coordinator of supplies and equipment inventory and functionality.
• Assist dental office coordinator with clerical duties as necessary.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required.

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

· 2+ years dental/medical terminology preferred.

· 2+ years of Dental Health Maintenance knowledge preferred.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills.

· Ability to collaborate with a team.

· Ability to comply with all HIPPA Regulations.

· Ability to perform work with great attention to detail and accept constructive criticism.

· Ability to manage a flexible work schedule; including Saturdays.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Caridad Center, Inc. does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. The Caridad Center, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended (ADAAA).This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Continued employment is dependent on availability of funding resources.

RACIAL EQUITY STATEMENT:

Caridad Center Inc., vows to be a reliable partner and a strong advocate in the advancement of racial equity for marginalized individuals in our organization, and in our community at large. We aim to bring awareness of social and institutional racism (in its many different forms), to our organization and our community, for clear understanding of the mission of our team. We seek to be diverse and inclusive of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities both within our organization as well as the people we serve. We will foster a health system that addresses racial disparities and allows all individuals to receive equal treatment with positive outcomes.Job Purpose

Assist in the everyday operations of the dental clinic inaccordance with procedure and policies of the Caridad Center.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure dental area and equipment are clean and all instruments are sterile, and help during the process of sterilization.
• Ensure all forms are completed and signed.
• Ensure dental area is in compliances with OSHA requirements.
• Take X-Ray and process it on Eagle Soft System, place in patient electronic record (charts).
• Maintain dental equipment in proper working order; work in conjunction with clinic coordinator to report necessary repairs.
• Assist dentist and other dental staff with dental procedures and Eagle Soft System.
• Provide all patients with post-op instructions both verbal and written.
• Provide patients with Oral Health Education.
• Work in support of and in cooperation with other dental staff, and volunteers
• Meet regularly with the manager, to ensure that the dental clinic needs are being met.
• Initiate, guide and monitor patient procedures with appropriate volunteer dentist.
• Advise dental office coordinator of supplies and equipment that need to be ordered or are in need of repair.
• Assist dental office coordinator with clerical duties as necessary.
• Attend meetings as needed or required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of dental health maintenance
• Familiar with dental technology and medical terminology.
• Demonstrates the ability to aid dentists in performing diagnostic procedures.
• Exhibits teamwork skills.
• Must be bilingual.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Post-secondary education or graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation, Dental Assisting School.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boynton Beach, FL 33472: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

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