CCI Health Services' mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone. Our vision is a healthy and empowered community for generations to come.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Services Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions. The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological. The Dental assistant must have a license to conduct x-rays.

As a member of the health center's integrated care team, the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

* Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.

* Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider's use.

* Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.

* Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.

* Taking X-Rays of patients' teeth.

* Make appointments, answer telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.

* Process billing and collections.

* Collecting and recording patient health histories, taking blood pressure and pulse.

* Scan Dental Forms in Dentrix

* Process and Follow up on Referrals.

* Deliver patient oral care instructions.

* Complete Dental Charting on Dentrix software.

* Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for the following day.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.

* Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and maintaining quality control standards.

* Knowledge of methods, procedures, and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.

* Excellent customer service skills.

* Ability to foster a positive work environment.

* Excellent computer skills.

* Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, and contact patients for follow-up.

* Ability to process billing and collections.

* Provide a positive attitude and behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* License to operate X-Ray equipment in the state of Maryland

* Dental Assistant licenses are a plus

* Current CPR certification

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community

Why work at CCI?

* Extensive benefits plan

* Generous PTO Plan

* 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.

* Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.