The posting
JOB PURPOSE: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, sterilization of instruments, taking X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for patient care. The primary goal of the Elk Ridge Community Health Dental Assistant is to support Elk Ridge’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions. The following functions and responsibilities will contribute to Elk Ridge Community Health to achieve its KEY RESULTS:
World Class Experience for staff and patients Healthier patients and employees Positive Financial Result
Job Functions:
Provides assistance to dental clinician during dental procedures. Prepares patients for treatment, make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and obtains their dental records. Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments. Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment. Takes X-rays. FMX, BWX, Periapical and/or Pano as prescribed by the Dentist. Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance.
Joint Commission Responsibilities:
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position. Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
In support of the Mission and Vision of Elk Ridge Community Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of Elk Ridge Community Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community. Supports Elk Ridge Community Health by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of Elk Ridge Community Health and the many services provided to the community. Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to Elk Ridge Community Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance Elk Ridge’s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public. Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources. In accordance with policies and procedures ensures that documentation of hours worked is completed accurately, as well as signed-off/approved in a timely manner. Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with Elk Ridge Community Health operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Details
High School Diploma
Or G.E.D.
Certification
Radiation Health and Safety - Xray
Coronal Polishing Certificate required within 120 days of hire
BLS
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment
If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience Details
1 – 2 years
Related experience and/or training
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.
Transportation:
Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive. Elk Ridge Community Health is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.
