Dental Assistant

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Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that  not even scratching the surface.

Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles!

But here  the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn  just a job. It  a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you:

• Equity Practices:
  Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team:
  Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care:
  Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

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  overall mission of delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

Winning skills and behaviors for success

• 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  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.
• 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
  • Completion of an accredited dental assistant program
• Work Experience:
  • 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,…