Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Harbor Care
Position: Dental Assistant - Per Diem Department: Dental Clinic Reports to: Dental Director Pay Status: Hourly Location: Nashua - 45 High Street Do you want to make sustainable change in our community? Harbor Care is seeking a talented and committed Dental Assistant - Per Diem to help further our mission. The Job: Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. About Harbor Care: Harbor Care, formerly known as Harbor Homes and the Partnership for Successful Living affiliates, is an innovative health and human services non-profit organization that provides housing, healthcare, home health, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and more in collaboration with many community partners. Harbor Care is the new shared name of Harbor Homes, Keystone Hall, Healthy at Home, the Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center, and the Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force. We offer many programs specifically focused on our Military Veteran and homeless populations. Harbor Care integrates stable housing with vital supports such as: primary, dental, and mental health care, substance misuse treatment, employment services, and other wraparound supports proven to end homelessness, help change and save lives. Benefits: At Harbor Care, we consider our employees to be our greatest assets. We show this appreciation with our comprehensive benefit packages which include: Medical and Dental with a generous Employer Paid Portion. We also offer Voluntary Benefits such as Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with a competitive company paid match, and more. To promote a healthy lifestyle and living a well-balanced life, our employees are further benefited with a considerate time off policy and holiday schedule. In addition, employees can participate in our Employee Assistance Program to help support them and their families to handle lifeâs challenges. Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants. Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment; prepares the operatory for the patient visit Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed; Collects and records patient health histories Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies. Prepares dental materialsâcements, composites, impression materials, etc. Takes and prepares radiographs using digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions Assists with dental charting as appropriate Assists in the management of dental emergencies Manages the patient during dental procedures Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; anticipates the dentistâs needs Take impressions for study casts, mouth guards. Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently. Pours models with no bubbles. At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patient, clears work site of instruments and other materials; prepares for next patient and follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility Performs, monitors and records all sterilization activities and maintains essential logs Follows all COVID -19 protocols Maintains proper aseptic techniques necessary with dental equipment; maintains and properly sterilizes instruments, help to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards Routinely cleans, disinfects and restocks operatories Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow Performs miscellaneous duties within the Dental Program as assigned â like making appointments, answering the phone calls, presenting treatment plans etc. Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED CPR certification On the job training or Certification in Dental Assisting 3+ years dental assisting experience are preferred Experience with Dentrix/Eagle soft is a plus Working Conditions and Physical Effort Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment Competencies Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs Behavioral Qualities Is a team player Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence Adheres to office dress code, wear proper PPE and displays standards of behavior Maintains patient confidentiality Uses sick time appropriately Responds professionally to high-pressure situations and time limits Harbor Careâs Commitment: Model and enforce the âRed Carpet Treatmentâ among staff and clients comprised of the following: Earn our clients' trust. Build long-term relationships. Give Clients the best possible experience to make them feel like they're coming to a place they belong. Provide the best quality of service. Treat every Client with dignity and respect with each encounter. You will prioritize communication from any Harbor Care employee seeking help for a client. Harbor Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Job Summary : Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment.
