Front Desk/Unlicensed Dental Assistant
Full-time
Full Time
Hourly
$20 - 24/hour
NACC’s mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the dental department in implementation and delivery of care. This position is also responsible for providing individualized patient care to promote the restoration of oral health and achievement of patient's oral health goals by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinates with Dental Manager and dental faculty to ensure patient flow is appropriate for optimal clinic efficiency.
Oversees and manages inventory and supplies, places orders.
Covers the dental front desk, answers phone calls, registers, and rooms patients at the direction of the Dental Clinic Manger.
Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answers questions, and gives directions as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
Prepares the operatory for patient treatment per dental department protocols and the dentist, or hygienist’s direction.
Maintains dental department equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions and dental department policy and protocol.
Maintains dental departments areas in compliance with dental department directives and protocols as well as clinic 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.
Monitors patient flow and assists the Dental Clinic Manager, dentist, or hygienist in assuring all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care within the dental department.
Assists with various clinical and administrative functions, as appropriate and as time permits.
Ensures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with dental department directive and protocol.
Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with the dental department directive, clinic policy as well as state and federal regulations.
Performs all functions in full compliance with the clinic 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.
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 clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to; the participation of the dental assistant in the provision of clinical dental care.
Participates in office meetings and morning huddles.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs all functions in a professional manner to register incoming patients; including scheduled appointments, same day appointments and walk-ins. Requests co-pays when appropriate; maintains cash receipts.
Scheduling appointments by phone as well as in-person, and handling general inquiries and transferring calls to the appropriate staff. Maintains current demographic and billing information in the computer records.
Manages the flow of the lobby, including directing incoming deliveries, checking patients in, placing appointment reminder calls, managing waiting list and filling failed appointments (e.g., walk-ins, crisis appointments).
Monitors the waiting room for patient flow and safety; notifies appropriate staff if any hazards, spills, or other concerns are present; understands emergency procedures.
Prepares charge tickets, verifies insurance 2 day prior to visit on all patients and at each same day visit.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested.
Scans and indexes patient registration, insurance and consent documents into document management system.
Maintains the medical/dental records in the including accurately filing documents, managing requests and releasing information, accurately routing and uploading faxes and records into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) systems.
Manages the general flow in the registration area, including maintaining and requesting necessary supplies.
Cross-trains with all NACC program front desks in order to offer relief coverage as needed, including participation in a Saturday rotation.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or experience: High School Diploma or GED. Passion for oral and community health; at least 1 year of job experience in a support, clinic or customer service role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
Computer skills required: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook) and Medical/Dental Health Information Software.
Dental Assistant — Cook
Full-time
Full-Time
We’re currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-Noon.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
Float between providers as necessary
Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
Operate X-ray machines
Pour, trim, and polish study casts
Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.
Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on-call list to fill open appointment slots.
Dental Assistant Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Team-centered approach
Customer service oriented
Organizational skills
Time management
MN Dental Assisting Licensure preferred but not necessary
2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records system is preferred
New grads are welcome to apply too!
Full-time Benefits:
12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
12 Annual Sick Days
7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
Health Insurance options through Medica
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds
To support our Full-time *Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:
CPR Certification
3 Annual Continuing Education Days
$1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
Covered License Renewal Costs
*Unlicensed Dental Assistants receive reduced continuing education of 12 hours and $500.
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Dental Assistant
Full-time
Full-Time
Hourly
We’re currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
Float between providers as necessary
Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
Operate X-ray machines
Pour, trim, and polish study casts
Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.
Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on-call list to fill open appointment slots.
Dental Assistant Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Team-centered approach
Customer service oriented
Organizational skills
Time management
Active or eligible for MN Dental Assisting Licensure
2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
Knowledge and experience with chronic disease patients preferred
Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records is also preferred
New grads are welcome to apply too!
*Full time Benefits:
12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
12 Annual Sick Days
7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
Health Insurance options through Medica
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds
To support our *full time Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:
CPR Certification
3 Annual Continuing Education Days
$1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
Covered License Renewal Costs
*A reduced benefit package is offered to part time employees.
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Licensed Dental Assistant
Full-time, Part time
Full Time
$25.00/hour USD
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares patients for treatment and examination by seating the patient, adjusting the chair at a convenient angle and draping the patient
Reviews patient's record to determine what instruments and material will be needed and lays them out
Passes instruments and materials to the dentist upon request
Provides oral suction, retraction and other assistance during oral surgery
Removes excess cement after permanent crown cementation
Fits and cements temporary crowns
Places post-extraction and periodontal dressings
Placement and litigation of arch wires
May perform coronal polishing of the teeth
Takes x-rays of teeth and jaws and develops the film
Mixes cements, silver amalgams and impression materials
Takes pre-impressions for dentures
Tests pulp vitality
May dry canals previously opened by the dentist with absorbent points
Provides routine post-operative instructions to patients
Sterilizes instruments, utensils, dressings and equipment
Maintains patient records by indicating the type of work performed
Procures charts and records needed by the dentist
Schedules patients, inventories supply, and orders routine supplies as needed
Other job duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CDA/LDA License Required: Yes
Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location