DENTAL ASSISTANT (Part-Time) (Community Family Clinic - Dental) Idaho Falls, Blackfoot

Regular Full Time         Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Knowledge of customer service and ability to provide general clerical services, i.e.: greet the public, answer phones, purchase supplies, receive and stock inventory.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. 
• Maintain current knowledge of dental materials, dental procedures, and sterilization/disinfecting procedures.
• Maintain dental equipment, i.e.: hand pieces, operatories and evacuation units, radiographic equipment, and sterilization units.
• Prepare patients (vitals, x-rays, and paperwork), sterilize, and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform break down of the exam room.
• Responsible for follow up on patient visits, including updating and reviewing patient information, proper encounter codes, proficient chart entries, and understanding of dental treatment planning.
• Potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids, or tissue.  Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.
• Some exposure to hazards or physical risks (i.e., Blood, Sharps, Needles), which requires following basic safety precautions.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require knowledge and understanding of OSHA protocols.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records 
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications                                                

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school in dental assisting
• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• One year experience as a dental assistant
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Required Physical Demands

• Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles