Dental Assistant-Full Time
Broadlawns Medical Center
About the Practice
Job Description
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
Dental Assistant
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The dental assistant provides clinical support to the Department of Oral Medicine. The dental assistant works cooperatively with the Section Chief, Director and the staff dentists to deliver oral care to the clients of Broadlawns Medical Center.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Prepares operatory/clinic -Full areas for treatment activities by placing necessary instruments, supplies and equipment in the proper arrangement for the procedure to be performed.
Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment.
Performs minor equipment repair, replenishes clinic supplies.
Maintains documents for equipment maintenance and instrument/supply inventory.
Assists dental providers at chairside and in special settings in providing treatment to patients with varying age-related, physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
Provides patient education within the limits of standard procedure that is appropriate for the patient’s age, educational, physical and mental condition.
Clearly communicates with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds to include, but is not limited to, language barriers.
Maintains and completes patient records consistent with clinic policy and procedure.
Exposes digital dental radiographs, creates duplicate radiographs with traditional film as needed. Provides laboratory support, taking impressions, pouting and trimming study models and fabricating custom trays.
Performs direct patient care as delegated by the dentist in accordance with the Iowa Dental Practice Act including tooth polishing, vital signs measurement, fluoride application and primary impressions. Assists in completing referrals as instructed by the attending dentist.
Assists in the orientation of dental and dental assisting students and participate in instructional seminars.
Provides assistance to the dental hygienist as needed.
Attends department and medical center meetings and training programs as requested.
Assists with business office procedures as needed and as patients schedule permits.
Attends continuing education programs as required by license and to maintain skills.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Provides consistently positive support to all individuals.
Completes clinical and administrative assignments independently in a consistently accurate and timely manner..
Provide positive customer service and maintains service excellence standards at all times.
Utilizes department equipment and supplies in an appropriate and fiscally responsible manner. Patient care productivity is consistent with department goals.
Demonstrates willingness and ability to function as part of the dental team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current State of Iowa certification in dental radiography.
Current State of Iowa dental assistant registration.
Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program or one (1) year relevant work experience
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Work Shift
8a-4:30p (United States of America)
Benefits (FT/PT)
Retirement - IPERS
Education Assistance
Employee Health & Wellness
PTO
Free Parking
Health Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Broadlawns Medical Center
At Broadlawns Medical Center, our dedicated staff of over 1,600 employees and 160 physicians work together to provide high-quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, emergency services, inpatient and outpatient services, lab and radiology services, mental health services, specialty clinics, dentistry, and a 24-hour crisis team. It is a privilege to attend to the healthcare needs of our community, and our top priority is ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible and affordable to the patients that we serve. The Broadlawns staff looks forward to attending to your healthcare needs. Mission Broadlawns Medical Center strives to build a healthy community through the delivery of accessible, cost-effective and high quality patient care. Vision Broadlawns Medical Center will be the best public hospital in the United States. Values EXCELLENCE... We will achieve the highest standards of excellence in attending to the healthcare needs of our community and by providing exemplary, patient-centered service. COMPASSION... We will be compassionate and nurturing in responding to the needs and expectations of our patients, visitors, employees and the community. LEARNING... We will take a leadership position in educating the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders. LEADERSHIP... We will lead the way in identifying the unmet healthcare needs of our community and will ensure that those needs are met, keeping the patients’ overall health and well-being at the forefront of our decision-making.