Dental Assistant

Job Description

Under the direction of the Program Director for Dental Hygiene, the Dental Assistant is responsible forעד providing support in the CMC Oral Health Clinic through chairside assisting. The primary role is to support the general dentists delivering care in the dental hygiene educational oral health clinic. Secondary is to support the dental hygiene program in the oral health clinic. The dental Assistant opens the clinic, prepares the patient for the treatment, assists the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in general dentistry, prepares materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist's use, takes radiographs and assists the dentist in laboratory work.

The dental assistant may perform other related work including, but not limited to, making appointments, answering the phone, managing supplies and submitting the dental billing and managing the laundry needs of the entire clinic.

Must have ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with all dental staff, administrative staff, and community agency personnel. Evenings and weekends are required.

This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC's workweek. CMC's workweek is Saturday through Fridayayı.

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include autions high school diploma or equivalent and one year experience as a dental assistant or equivalent dental assisting education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the लाई. Position requires advanced technical knowledge and skills. Proof of completing radiation safety course preferred.

Current CPR certification is required.

The OSAP-DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate preferred or ability to obtain in 3 months required.

Experience in providing support of a dental or dental hygiene clinic or related field and demonstrated competence in higher education administration as it relates to dental program administration preferred.

Special Skills or abilities related to position require demonstrated knowledge of dental health education, ability to complete forms in an orderly and accurate manner exceeding sound judgment. Possess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people. The role needs extreme flexibility and cooperation with the dentist, chairside assisting and dental terminology knowledge, experience with 3D scanner and general dentistry procedures, familiarity with medical terminology and aseptic technique, ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English, willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced dental environment.

Must have a deep ethical foundation, extreme professionalism fina, love of dentistry, education and students. Must exhibit sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, to staff and students with disabilities, and to strict adherence to FERPA andIMUM HIPAA laws. Responsibility for confirming and scheduling patients. Confidence to collect patient payments. Make follow‑up calls for treatment and recall.

Check and respond to daily emails. Assist with other office duties as requested or needed.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide our teams, कोशध cultivating leaders, and expanding approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that is a right fit for every faculty member, staff student and community member. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to work effectively with students, employees and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities required. The position will come with an additional 5% bilingual pay differential. The finalist will be İnsan་ complete language skill testing to verify bilingual skills.

The hiring pay rate is $21.63 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a…