Center for Family Health

Dental Assistant Jobs at Center for Family Health

Dental Assistant Jobs at Center for Family Health

Sample Dental Assistant Job Description

Dental Assistant

$1000 Sign-On Bonus!!!


We currently have an open position for a Dental Assistant. This is an hourly, non-exempt full-time position.

The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michigan. We are a multi-specialty clinic with practitioners specializing in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and
Ob/Gyn. Our agency has expanded greatly over the years and now has our medical, dental, pharmacy and support services as well as four school-based health centers in the Jackson area. For more information on the Center for Family Health go to www.centerforfamilyhealth.org.

"Opening the door to healthcare for all."


Benefits:

CFH provides a large array of benefits for their staff including the following:


Center for Family Health Benefit Package:

· Paid Time Off

· Up to 9 Paid Holidays per year

· 8 hours of Personal Holiday per year

· Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

· Tax Sheltered 403B Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%.

· Paid Bereavement & Jury-Duty Leave

· Continuing Education Funds per year

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program for employee and all household members

· Discounted rates from local partnerships (YMCA, RX Optical, Scrub/Apparel Sale Vendor Etc.)

*Benefits are based on FTE


In addition, employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for these benefits as well:

· 7 different BCBS/BCN Medical Insurance plans to choose from

· Delta Dental Insurance

· VSP Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Health Savings Account

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

· Voluntary Life Insurance for Spouse and Children

· Long-Term Disability



Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting dental providers with procedures, patient education, and proper care of dental supplies and equipment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares patients for procedures by seating them, preparing patients for procedure, completing, and reviewing required forms and consents and reviews health histories.
  • Conducts any pre-procedure testing as required.
  • Prepare a pick list for Patient Accounts to assist with treatment estimates.
  • Assists in procedures by setting up and arranging appropriate instruments for the procedure to be performed.
  • Assists provider as directed with variety of procedures, such as impressions, mixing cement.
  • Breaks down room after procedures, sterilizes equipment and prepares for next use.
  • Assists Dental Hygienists with procedures.
  • Maintains records and files by recording data and information into patient files.
  • Ensures procedures are documented and assists patients with scheduling follow-up care.
  • Assists in maintaining equipment by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing equipment.
  • Reviews and maintains inventory of supplies for office and lab.
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

Education/Training/Experience:

  • Education either through High School program or post High School along with High School Diploma required.
  • Minimum experience through externship through school required.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively and independently within their work area.
  • Demonstrates understanding and appreciation for diversity for CFH patients and CFH employees.



Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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