Dental Assistant
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care
About the Practice
Job Description
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Orthodontic dental assistants will assist residents and orthodontists in the care and treatment of the pediatric orthodontic patient. Will ensure exam room is maintained in a clean organized state. Greets patients and preps patient for examination by the orthodontist. Have the ability to identify problems or changes within the patient 's mouth and report them to the orthodontist. Ability to take appropriate x -rays, molds and trim models as required. Orthodontic assistant will assist the orthodontists prepare and assist during the orthodontists during procedures , ensuring necessary instruments and supplies are in place prior to the start of the exam. Maintain clinical lab in clean organize state. Work collaboratively with orthodontic biller as needed. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
1. Provides assistance to dental residents and dentists in the treatment of patients to ensure timely patient flow and efficiency of the patient care required.
1.1 Receives and seats incoming patients in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner 00% of the time as observed by Dentists and Manager.
2. Maintains care of all instruments and equipment to ensure proper function and usage for clinical efficiency.
2.1 Properly oils all handpieces daily to ensure proper functioning.
3. Maintains and cares for treatment rooms and sterilization area to ensure a clean, safe, environment for patient care and coworkers.
3.1 Stocks treatment rooms with supplies and instruments daily, 00% of the time as observed by doctors/manager.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of Dental Assistant Program Preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Entry Level position
LICENSURE
Must obtain DANB Infection control exam (ICE) within one year. Must obtain a Radiation Health Safety (RHS) certification within six months of hire. The option to acquire the RHS through DANB or through the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Orthodontic Certification may be required depending on area of assignment.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to work with pediatric and special needs patients.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Prolong standing may be required at times, ability to work with model trimming tools
About Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care
Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care was established in 2008 in Southbury, CT by three local physicians: Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, Dr. Bernd Woerner, and Dr. Robert Rohatsch. In the years that have followed, Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care has set the gold standard for acute care of non life-threatening medical conditions. We’re proud to be the first physician-owned urgent care center in Connecticut to be certified and accredited by the Urgent Care Association of America. We take great pride in helping make the lives of local families a bit easier. Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care’s high-quality medical care is a cost-effective alternative to the Emergency Room as well as a convenient alternative to primary care physicians during off or peak hours. Our centers provide walk-in treatment for a wide array of non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. On-site services include X-ray, lab, wound stitching, physicals, IV, and additional services.