DEN - Dental Assistant I Job at Community Clinic Inc. in Greenbelt

CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone. Our vision is a healthy and empowered community for generations to come.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Services Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions. The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological. The Dental assistant must have a license to conduct x-rays.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team, the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.
• Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider’s use.
• Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.
• Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.
• Taking X-Rays of patients’ teeth.
• Make appointments, answer telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.
• Process billing and collections.
• Collecting and recording patient health histories, taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Scan Dental Forms in Dentrix
• Process and Follow up on Referrals.
• Deliver patient oral care instructions.
• Complete Dental Charting on Dentrix software.
• Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for the following day.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and maintaining quality control standards.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, and contact patients for follow-up.
• Ability to process billing and collections.
• Provide a positive attitude and behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• License to operate X-Ray equipment in the state of Maryland
• Dental Assistant licenses are a plus
• Current CPR certification
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community

Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.