Dental Assistant I
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We are currently looking for a Full Time Dental Assistant I to join our Dental Clinic Unit 3 team located at the Ardmore Health Clinic working 7:30AM-6:00PM - Tu We Th Fr.Summary:Provides clerical and clinical assistance in the dental clinic.Responsibilities:* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines and meets needs- Seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards- May provide break coverage for others as assigned- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations* May require to be cross trained in multiple areas as assigned* Sets up and cleans patient rooms and equipment per policy* Assists provider with diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures, exams, specimen collection and other care as directed* Assists patients in scheduling appointments* May transport items within the Chickasaw Nation with an emphasis in and around assigned area* Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Follow instructions, both written and oral * Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies* Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology* Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and management* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management* Maintains clear and complete employee health recordsSkills:Essential:* Must be able to operate a computer or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)Experience:Essential:* No prior experience required.Education:Essential:* High School, GED or EquivalentNonessential:* Technical SchoolCredentials:Essential:* Pass general background check* Basic Life Support (BLS)Working Conditions:Essential:* Fast-paced* Hospital or Clinic* Potential exposure to biohazards* Potential exposure to contagious diseases* Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations* Pass pre-employment drug test* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Use computer up to 25% of shift* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs* Standing up to 100% of shift* Walking up to 100% of shift