Dental Assistant
BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
About the Practice
Job Description
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works chair side as dentists examine and treat patients.
Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
Hands instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
Maintains dental supplies inventory, and ordering and receiving dental supplies.
Performs a variety of office management tasks.
Schedule dental appointments according to template.
Responsible for making sure all payments are taken and pre-authorization are checked before any procedure are rendered.
Maintain organized,clean, efficient and confidential work area.
Support staff in assigned project based work.
Use of Farm/Dentrix/Athena/Outlook.
REQUIREMENTS
Dental Assistant Technical Education from an accredited program.
At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.
X-ray certification.
CPR Certification
Knowledge of office policies and procedures; Knowledge of safety procedures and HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
Basic Computer Skills.
BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability
Company paid long term disability
Life insurance
401K Plan
Standard Paid Holiday's
Vacation and Sick Time
Amazing Team & Atmosphere
About BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
Borinquen Medical Centers is a nonprofit Community Health Care Center that has been serving the culturally diverse community of Miami-Dade County for 40 years. In 1972, Borinquen was founded as a grass-roots effort from a group of community organizers in the Puerto Rican community with a small grant from the Public Health Service to establish a health clinic in Wynwood. Over the years Borinquen has grown to become a comprehensive Primary Health Care, Dental and Behavioral Health Center serving the diverse population of Miami-Dade County. Today Borinquen has six locations across Miami-Dade County that offer a variety of medical services to the uninsured, underserved and culturally diverse population that makes up this unique region. Borinquen offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program for the uninsured and accepts most Insurance Plans including Medicaid and Medicare. For further information on the types of services Borinquen has to offer, please review our brochure or visit our website.
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