Dental Assistant

$13 - $18/Yr

Cabin Creek Health Systems - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, WV

About the position

Cabin Creek Health Systems is looking for an experienced and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team at our new clinic in Charleston West Virginia - Westside Health Center. This is a full time, non-exempt position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, discussing treatment plans, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.
• Serves as dentist's or dental hygienist's chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist's or dental hygienist's directions.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and held certifications.
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintains MSDS sheets for all materials in use, maintains Radiation Badge reporting, and runs autoclave test strips and maintains reports.
• Prepares cases to send to laboratory and maintains invoices for lab bills - submits to Dental Director or Administration for payment as directed.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
• Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the center's and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR (BLS) required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Dentrix EHR.
• Expanded functions (EFDA) certification.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick leave
• Optional Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K retirement with employer matching