HCA Solutions is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve as Dental Assistant for FPC Alderson located at 1 Glen Ray Road, Alderson, West Virginia, 24910.
This is a W-2, full-time position for long-term placement.
The weekly schedule will be Monday through Friday (except for Federal holidays), between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Providing chair side assistance to the dentist during restorative, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontic, and oral surgery procedures.
2. Operating radiographic equipment, demonstrating proficiency in radiographic techniques, processing films and properly mounting them for interpretation while demonstrating current knowledge in radiographic safety measures.
3. Performing screening exams and charts existing conditions under a dentist’s or physicians’ supervision.
4. Placing transitional restorations in emergency situations.
5. Taking preliminary prosthetic impressions and pour the models.
6. Removing sutures.
7. Delivering post-surgical care for alveolitis or persistent bleeding under the supervision of a dentist.
8. Responsible for re-cementation of fixed prosthodontics restorations under the supervision of a dentist.
9. Assisting with scheduling patients for the dental clinic via call outs.
10. Maintaining daily statistics of the patients seen in the dental clinic.
11. Possessing a current and valid license/certificate from a United States jurisdiction.
12. Scanning of medical records and reports as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The Dental Assistant shall possess specialty training from a licensed dentist and/or certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school. Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
The Dental Assistant shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
He/She should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Dental Assistant services.
HCA Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations or special need in order to complete the application process, please visit www.hcadvantageinc.com and click on “Email HCA”.