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Purpose of Position: As an integral part of our Oral Health Care team, you will be responsible for assisting the dentist(s), dental hygienist(s), dental therapist(s), and advanced therapist(s) in the preparation and direct provision of primary care dental services to patients in our outpatient clinics or at community sites within Apple Tree’s mobile delivery program.
Education/Experience/Licensure
High school diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting
Active MN licensure, DAND certification, and/or other state jurisprudence to perform certain tasks
Current CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred (based on clinic location)
A valid driver’s license and the ability to be added to our company car insurance roster highly preferred
Fundamental Duties (Essential Functions) include (but are not limited to):
Assist the clinical providers in the oral health management of all patients while following Apple Tree’s policies and procedures; and as directed by provider
Prepare operatory for patient treatment as indicated by the clinical schedule and/or supervisor
Expose dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as ATD’s directive and protocol
Insure the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with ATD’s directive and protocol
Monitor equipment and perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance and regulatory tasks in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and ATD’s policies and procedures
Maintain all clinical areas in compliance with ATD’s directives and protocols as well as our policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues
Perform all functions in full compliance with ATD’s Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions
Insure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with ATD’s directive, policy, and state and federal regulation(s)
Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes
Monitor patient flow, and assist the providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and processed accordingly
Receive and place necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care; including communications with Apple Tree Dental lab
Participate in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required
Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, including safe patient handling procedures, public health and confidentiality (HIPAA)
Travel when necessary to meet operational needs. This includes safely driving a company car to community sites, or driving one’s own car, if a company car is not available
Assist with various clinical and administrative functions as directed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Fundamental Expectations Of This Position
The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision and values.
Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications
Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established schedule, deadlines and protocols
Must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of ATD’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner
Ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds
The ability to utilize and/or learn computer skills and systems such as; but not limited to: Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other systems as needed
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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