Utah Partners for Health is hiring: Dental Assistant in Midvale

Support the Dental Provider in delivering dental services to patients, ensuring smooth and efficient procedures. Communicate effectively with patients to clarify their treatment plans and address any concerns. Maintain dental operatories and laboratory materials, following proper sterilization protocols and safety procedures.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring their comfort and addressing any concerns. Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and ensure all necessary materials are available for dental procedures.
• Conduct patient intake, including obtaining comprehensive medical and dental histories, as well as vital signs.
• Perform all dental assistant duties as permitted under Utah State Law, including dental radiography, taking impressions, pouring models, and operating laboratory equipment.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene, preventive care, and plaque control programs.
• Manage patient documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality within Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Address patient inquiries, prescription refills, and post-care follow-ups, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked operatory environment, ensuring compliance with sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Facilitate dental referrals as directed by the dental provider.

• Stay updated on the latest dental materials, procedures, safety protocols, and sterilization techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dental provider or management.

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience as a Dental Assistant in a healthcare setting, dental office, or equivalent.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Proficiency in dental radiology and use of laboratory equipment.
  • Experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Preferred:
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.
  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program.
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification.
  • Familiarity with EMR systems such as USIS, ECW, and Help2.