Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Assists Dentist with dental procedures, including, but not limited to the preparation of dental examination room and equipment, patient preparation, radiographic set-up and development, and chair side procedural assistance.
Essential Functions:
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Assist chair side and participate in creating and explaining dental treatment plans.
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Clean, disinfect, sterilize and generally organize dental operatory and laboratory areas. Properly bag and dispose of contaminated wastes and supplies. Open and close clinic independently. responsible to keep sterilization area updated
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Performs limited hygiene services of child prophys and application of Topical fluoride
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Oversight of general care and maintenance of dental equipment and supplies. Assist with inventory control measures and process
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Responsible for charting requirements; x-ray, crown & bridge, Caries Risk Assessment, root canal and denture procedures
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Schedule Dental appointments
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Be available to help any other Dental provider when it is needed
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Perform coronal polish for both adults and children. Night Guard delivery, take alginate impressions, pour up models, create Custom trays and wax rims
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Ensure appropriate documentation and maintenance of dental records in paper or electronic form.
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Participate in creating and explaining Dental treatment plans
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Responsible for accurate completion of X-ray process and x-ray Certification
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Participate in Laboratory process: Dentures, crowns, metal and Resin partials, Lab shipment locations, fill out scripts, schedule shipment, advise on dentures/partials home care
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Fabrication of Temporary crowns
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Lead Daily Dental Flow and manage two rooms for procedures
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Participate in the training for new employees
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Schedule Dental appointments
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Order supplies, inventory and track shipments
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Assist the QI department in all HRSA requirements
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Comply with all OSHA, HIPAA and BLS Policies and procedures at MarillacHealth
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Performs other related job duties as assigned by the supervisor
Competencies:
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Good Proficiency and navigation PC application included but not limited to MicroSoft suite of products and EMR/EDR systems
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Ability to multitask while actively listening
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Excellent keyboarding skills
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Good telephone manners with a clear speaking voice
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Effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with the patients, outside professionals and staff
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Ability to work in a PCHM team model of care
Required Education/Experience:
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High School diploma or GED
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One year of demonstrable dental experience chair side
Preferred Education/ Experience:
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Certification from an accredited college/program
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Bilingual in Spanish
Additional Eligibility: Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following
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TDAP (up to date booster)
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MMR series
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Varicella
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HEP B series
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Flu Shot
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TB Screening
Company DescriptionMarillacHealth is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Serving over 12,000 unduplicated patients each year in Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental services.
Company Description
MarillacHealth is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Serving over 12,000 unduplicated patients each year in Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental services.