Dental Assistant - New Horizons Healthcare Clinic - Roanoke, VA

Location: New Horizons Healthcare Department: Dental Reports To: Dental Clinical Manager Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Range: $17.39/hr. - $23.00/hr. Exciting Opportunity … a part of the new and exciting future at NHH. We have revitalized our mission and refocused on the importance of our employees. Great things happen when people feel valued by the organization they serve and connected to the work they do. This is what we want for you when you become a team member of NHH dental department. We have a wonderful opportunity for Dental Assistant(s). Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you. What We Offer You: Loan forgiveness plan(s) (eligibility is based on plan guidelines and approval) Medical, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off 10 Company paid holidays Professional membership paid Continuing education Life, AD&D, Long-term disability 403(b) retirement account with company match New Horizons Healthcare is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Roanoke, Virginia that provides comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and pharmacy services for almost 10,000 patients annually. We are a not-for-profit community clinic with a mission to improve access to affordable, high quality, culturally competent, comprehensive primary health care. We offer a sliding fee discount program for those who are uninsured or underinsured. We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity – from our commitment to the highest-quality of care to the way we engage with our patients and communities. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Responsibilities may include: Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) Teaching patients’ appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer. Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing, and ordering supplies) Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery. Career Advantages Variety: Dental assisting is a challenging and rewarding career, demanding versatility, and a willingness to assume responsibility for many different tasks. Excellent working conditions: Our dental department is an interesting, pleasant, people-oriented environment in which to work. Personal satisfaction: Dental assistance involves people contact, and with this personal interaction comes the personal satisfaction of knowing you've really helped someone by helping to provide a valuable health service. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT New Horizons Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Additional duties may be assigned as needed and will fall within the scope of the position. By signing below, the employee acknowledges their understanding of the role and affirms their ability to perform the essential functions as described.

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