DENTAL ASSISTANT

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Dental Assistants assist the Dentists in providing optimal dental care that both addresses and reduces the oral health disparities among the population served by LCH&D. All care and services are provided in accordance with LCH&D’s philosophy of “partnership” with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a dental care guide to patients and make every reasonable effort to make patients as comfortable as possible.
• Welcome and drape the patient.
• Review patient’s medical and oral history.
• Elicit relevant information from patient/caregiver regarding current and prior conditions or ailments.
• Measure and record patient vital signs.
• Educate patients and their caregivers on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good oral health.
• Prepare treatment rooms, tools, and equipment according to LCH&D protocols.
• Clean treatment rooms, tools, and equipment after procedures according to LCH&D protocols.
• Must demonstrate clinical competency in all 4 handed dental procedures including but not limited to: Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery Procedures, Endodontics, Diagnostic Radiographs.
• Must demonstrate competency in the role as “floater” and demonstrate good time management.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a dental assistant program, and have an Ohio State Dental Radiograph permit or eligibility for a permit.
• Must have BLS certification

SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of three years of dental experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to LCH&D i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
• Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
• Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Fine and gross motor skills will be frequently employed.
• Some lifting of supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• 20% walking or standing, 80% sitting at a desk.
• Category I re: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.

BENEFITS

• Excellent Training and Orientation Program
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry (LCH&D) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to adhering to employment practices in accordance with the EEOC.

LCH&D will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If an accommodation is needed please contact the LCH&D Human Resources Department at [email protected]