Registered Dental Assistant - Chambers Health - Anahuac, TX

Dental Assistant(s) support the mission of Chambers Community Health Centers, Inc. (CCHC) by helping coordinate the flow of patients through the front office in a manner that reflects superior customer service and ensures timely patient care. The dental assistant works collaboratively with all internal and external customers in compliance with each of the CCHC core values. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Educating patients effectively and building rapport with patients
Maintain proper patient health history and treatment records using Open Dental
Take diagnostic radiographs to help aid the dentist in diagnosing dental treatment.
Thoroughly clean and prepare exam and operatory rooms to be ready to receive patient.
Setup trays and instruments for each patient
Clean rooms before and after each patient, and at the end of the day
Clean the suctions and filter.
Sterilization of instruments
Scheduling/rescheduling appointments
Maintain a highly positive attitude.
Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and maintains a professional dress at all times while working.
Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
Uses Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.
Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.
Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as may be assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Requires strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
The candidate must maintain an active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License registered with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) and CPR certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Anahuac, TX 77514 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Anahuac, TX 77514: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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