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(Archived) Community Care Dental Assistant
Last Updated: 1/13/23
Job Description
This position is based in Central Oregon. Travel required. Covers Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties regularly. Occasionally will travel to Lake, Grant and Harney counties.
We are relentlessly dedicated to our Mission: To Improve the Oral Health of All. Through education and with compassion, we strive to provide the best care possible for patients. We are committed to helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.
Primary Responsibilities
An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide chair-side clinical support to Regional Community Dental Hygienist by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
- Deliver an exceptional patient experience at all phases of their appointment
- Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
- Monitor all laboratory cases and ensure they are ready for the next day's schedule
- Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements
- Educate our patients on the importance of preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal disease. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and their overall systemic health
- Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan
- Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment
- EFDA preferred but not required. Willing to train the right candidate.
- Excellent time management and analytical skills with the ability to quickly resolve issues that arise
- Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software such as Dentrix, Eagle Soft, or Dental Vision
An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Company Details
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Our teams are built with professionals that share our philosophy and high standards. We have high expectations in 2 specific areas. We want to provide the best clinical care possible for patients, but also provide it in a welcoming, supportive environment. Patients have any number of fears and phobias about visiting the dentist and we need to help them overcome those and understand the importa...