Dental Assistant

About the role

Partnership Health Center (PHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula, Montana, offering comprehensive primary care services.

Responsibilities

• Seats patient, reviews medical history, and prepares patient for dental work.
• Arranges appropriate dental instruments and materials for patient treatment.
• Assists the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in performing needed patient services, including: placing or removing rubber dam, applying topical drugs, placing or removing celluloid, plastic or metallic strips, providing suction/evacuation function as needed.
• Takes and develops x-ray films.
• Provides appropriate patient education regarding treatment rendered.
• Sterilizes, cleans and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
• Assists clerical support to schedule patient appointments.
• Assists with maintaining dental supply inventories.
• Assists with maintaining patient charts, progress notes and records.
• Performs related work as required or directed.

Requirements

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED.
• Current Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification.
• Current Healthcare Professional BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant training program is desired.
• None of the required experience is needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Assistant training program is desired.

Skills

• Knowledge of dental office and chair-side dental assisting practices, procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of dental health promotion and prevention.
• Knowledge of department's policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal and OSHA regulations for dental clinics.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance.
• Knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, orally and in writing with patients and coworkers.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a current BLS certification.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinic environment and to handle multiple demands and responsibilities.
• Ability to motivate patients to maintain proper dental care.
• Ability to prepare and maintain charts, record logs, and reports.

Benefits

Partnership Health Center offers a wide range of benefits including medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position includes regular nights and weekends, including Saturday clinic. This position is not eligible for remote work.