Dental Assistant-Per Diem

ABOUT US:

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision:  a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969,  our employees have been making this mission a reality.  Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.  If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

**This role is per diem with no set schedule. The role will be as needed to cover absences, paid time off, etc. for our dental team.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE 

The Dental Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing support dental care services in our Dental Clinics.  This role will establish dental hygiene protocols and procedures to ensure a positive patient experience.   In addition, this role will educate patients on preventive dental health and techniques.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models 

• Removes post extraction and periodontal dressings 

• Places and removes rubber dams 

• Cures restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with light-curing device 

• Performs all supportive dental procedures allowable under the supervision of the Dentist (fourhanded dentistry), including endodontic procedures 

• Imparts preventive health education information and techniques to patients 

• Contributes to the success of Neighborhood by participating in quality improvements activities 

• Serves as a contact between Neighborhood and the community, including participation in community preventative health education activities, as needed  

• Researches and promotes internal/external organizational activities  

• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating values of transforming care, including courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy 

• Works with care teams to ensure overall positive patient health outcomes 

• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma/GED required 

• One year dental assistant or related experience preferred 

• Dental Assistant and Radiation Safety certifications required 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines- may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.    

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) preferred 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills 

• Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology 

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

• Knowledgeable about and experience with full scope dentistry procedures and oral radiographic services, known as six handed dentistry 

• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Applications, eCW, and Sidexis  

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously  

• Excellent planning and organizational ability 

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently 

• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner  

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time 

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA) 

• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately 

• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices 

• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions 

• Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment 

• Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits 

• Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols 

• Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes 

• Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations 

• Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful 

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes:  Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay Range:$22.88 to $32.08 per hour, depending on experience (DOE) 

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.