Per Diem Mobile Health Dental Assistant
What We Do
CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farm workers and their family members. Today, CHSI provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are underinsured or uninsured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, and two victim advocacy program centers.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are searching for a Per diem Mobile Health Dental Assistant to join our Willmar, MN team. This is a per diem position with a flexible schedule based on mobile health operations and community need. Work is performed exclusively in mobile unit and community-based settings. Hours may include daytime mobile clinic coverage, outreach activities, and occasional evening, after-hours, and weekend events as needed.
Duties
- Participates in mobile health missions and community-based outreach activities on an as-needed basis to support the communities served by Community Health Service Inc.
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Provides patients with oral hygiene education and post-procedure care instructions in mobile and community-based settings.
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Manage inventory and ordering of supplies
- Supports patient flow, registration, and care coordination during mobile dental clinic operations and outreach events.
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Qualifications
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Experience using Eagle soft is preferred but not required
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
Physical Abilities
- In an eight hour workday, the employee must be able to: bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously and stand or walk frequently.
- Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Employee must be able to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.
Are You a Good Fit?
In addition to being a wonderful team member, we are seeking an individual with the following qualifications:
- Certified in MN or graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Versed in Eagle Soft is highly preferred
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of all company policies and rules
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role is a great fit for your skills & personality, please complete our quick online application on the right side of the page.
Please Note:
CHSI is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran friendly employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
CHSI facilities are deemed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).