Location: Bridgeport,CT, USA
Optimus Healthcare- A community Health Center driven by one mission: to provide high quality, affordable healthcare to the underserved population regardless of their ability to pay. Optimus is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care services in lower Fairfield County, in the cities of Stamford, Bridgeport, Stratford and surrounding areas. If you are a healthcare professional who wants to work in a meaningful, mission-driven workplace where people are committed and passionate about caring for others, OPTIMUS may be for you!
Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.
We are currently recruiting for a Dental Assistant Float to work primarily in our Stratford clinic and provide coverage for our Bridgeport clinic as needed. This role participates in the rotation for our Stamford coverage, this occurs infrequently...
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing clinical assistance to the dental clinicians and joins an outgoing team in a collaborative environment, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide four handed chair side assistance to Dentists when performing dental procedures such as operative, preventive, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or surgical procedures.
2. Provide chair side assistance including but not limited to draping patients, preparing the operatory for treatment, preparing and mixing medicaments and impression materials, intra oral suctioning, retracting oral tissues, handing a removing instrument.
3. Help management of patient flow by:
a. Escort patient to/from the reception area/waiting room.
b. Seat each patient and see to their comfort.
c. Have all the equipment prepared and ready for use.
d. Have the room fully prepared for the patient's treatment.
e. Advise Front Desk Coordinator about special instructions for the patient.
4. Prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments and ensure that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed, according to Department guidelines and standards.
5. Monitor and maintain dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, light curing units, in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
6. Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
7. Prepare and send laboratory cases to the assigned dental laboratory.
8. Pour impressions to make stone and plaster models, and trims before sending to the laboratory.
9. Collect, record and update patient health histories and vital signs. Assist the Dentist in recording treatment dates in the Dentrix system.
10. Patient management during dental procedures provides post-operative care and instructions to patients.
11. Employ dental procedure isolation techniques.
12. Assist in the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the department.
13. Practice infection control and employ the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA, and JCAHO standards.
14. Adapt to cross-training requirements, specifically front desk duties.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Professional attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent plus completed/graduated from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program.
EXPERIENCE: At Least 2 Years Prior Clinical Experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish Speaking Preferred
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic Mathematical Skills
REASONING ABILITY: Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Dental Assistant Certificate, Radiology Health, and Safety Certificate (required), Infection Control Certificate (required) CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus' Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Working for Optimus:
* OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
* 100% Outpatient Setting
* Excellent health & welfare benefit options
* Competitive Compensation
* Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer