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Dental AssistantCrescent Community Health Center • Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Dental Assistant

Crescent Community Health Center
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    Dubuque, Iowa, United States
  • US
    Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Dental Assistant

Crescent Community Health - Dubuque, IA 52001

Salary Range $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Professional Diploma Travel Percentage None Category Dental

Job Duties

Crescent Community Health Center located in Dubuque, Iowa, provides access to dental, healthcare, and wellness services for the Tri-State area. Our state-of-the-art facility (2nd largest in Iowa) consists of 35 operatories, an oral surgery center and an onsite dental lab. We have invested in new equipment such as intraoral scanners, milling machines, 3D imaging, rotary Endo, and surgical microscopes, which reflects our commitment to embrace advanced technology. We will also soon work in the community with our new two-operatory mobile dental clinic. These investments align well with our mission to offer high quality comprehensive care to all age groups.

Summary: The Dental Assistant assists the dentist and dental hygienist in care and treatment of patients of all ages with maximum concern and respect for the patient in accordance with Iowa registration or certification.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

  • Perform all job functions according to CCHC mission and values.
  • Assist the dentist and dental hygienist in chair-side procedures routinely done in general dental practice.
  • Maintain flow of dental schedule in a timely manner.
  • Maintain positive patient/staff relations including but not limited to greeting respectfully and professionally; maintain a calming atmosphere for patients/staff to minimize anxieties; and maintain patient privacy through professional communication.
  • Perform clinical supportive functions including but not limited to: preparing patient for dental procedures; taking and recording blood pressure; documenting medical and dental history; exposing, developing and mounting x-rays; performing lab procedures; collecting and labeling specimens; cleaning and setting up dental units; following all standards of infection control.
  • Prepare and set up instruments, materials and equipment necessary for each procedure and break down supplies after case completed.
  • Provide postoperative instruction as directed by the dentist or dental hygienist.
  • Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments; clean and maintain equipment; clean and maintain operatory and work areas.
  • Order supplies and materials, maintain and document inventory of supplies and materials.
  • Back-up assessment for emergency patients if the rover is detained.
  • Schedule patients when needed; provide reception; perform clerical/computer duties as needed, including correspondence with patients; assist with completion of billing, insurance forms, and patient records; unpack supplies, complete Release of Information when needed, etc.
  • Successfully complete initial and biennial competency testing
  • Abide by all CCHC, federal and state requirements
  • Use all available resources in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.
  • Document in clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.
  • Work toward continuous quality improvement.
  • Stay current with changing best practices and technologies.
  • Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of accredited dental assisting program and current Iowa registration or certification and CPR, Basic Life Support accreditation.
  • Registered Dental Assistant.
  • One year of Dental Assistant experience.
  • Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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