Dental Assistant

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Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations. The Dental Assistant will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our diverse patient population. The successful candidate will work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience and contribute to Vivent Health's overall mission of delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort and efficient workflow.
• Assist delivering patient care by taking and recording vital signs, updating medical histories, taking traditional and digital impressions, and addressing patient concerns.
• Maintain strict infection control protocols by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as directed by the dentist, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
• Coordinate and schedule dental appointments, follow-ups, and treatments, optimizing the dental clinic's workflow.
• Accurately record patient information, treatment plans, and procedure codes in an electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Manage dental supplies inventory ensuring adequate stock levels and timely ordering.
• Maintain dental equipment per manufacturer guidelines and keep log of all maintenance schedules.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and preventive measures to promote overall dental health.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines, OSHA regulations, and clinic policies to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals within Vivent Health to ensure comprehensive and integrated patient care.
• Maintain licensure according to state regulations, including appropriate CE geared toward the Vivent Health Patient population.
• This job description is not all-inclusive and outlines the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies. NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Knowledge Required

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Colorado-approved dental radiology/x-ray certification that complies with Rule X of the Colorado Dental Practice Act required

Work Experience

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant required
• Current, active state license (if needed) within state health center is located
• Proficient in dental terminology, procedures, and use of dental equipment
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and the dental team
• Compassion and empathy towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing a supportive environment
• Ability to collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and dental technologies in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Precision and accuracy in performing dental procedures, recordkeeping, and following infection control protocols

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish-speaking
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment

Pay Rate

$24.00/hourly - $28/hourly (Depending on Experience). The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%
• 12 weeks fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance
• Benefits for full-time and part-time roles
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service