Dental Assistant - Delhi Dental

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

What you'll do

The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice.

• Identifies patient concerns and communicates to provider, updates patient medical history, pain
  assessments, ID patient
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge when preparing and setting up operatory for procedures and
  educating patients at the request of the provider
• Cross covers and assists front desk as needed
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge when interacting with patient and provider with clear concise
  communication
• Prepares patient for scheduled procedure
• Decontaminates instruments & equipment
• Prepares instruments for sterilization according to policies
• Reports damaged or missing instruments
• Orders and stocks supplies
• Maintains infection control standards

What we need from you

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, required

Experience:      

• Experience in the dental field, preferred

Licensure/Certificates:

• Certified dental assistant, preferred
• BLS certification within 6 months from date of hire, required

Skills:  

• Multi-Tasking
  
• Self-Motivated
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Patience
  
• Accountability
  
• Clinical Skills
  
• Communication
  
• Time Management

Physical Requirements: 

• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping
• Frequent grasping, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, seeing/monitor/computer use, walking, fit testing

Hazards: 

• Occasional chemical, radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, mists, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $19.89/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:

USD $29.84/Hr.
We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.