CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone. Our vision is a healthy and empowered community for generations to come. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant works under the supervision of the Dental Services Manager and is responsible for a wide range of tasks in the Dental Center, including patient care, administrative duties, laboratory, and x-ray functions. The Dental Assistant position requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, and technological. The Dental assistant must have a license to conduct x-rays.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team, the Dental Assistant will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care:

• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient.

• Organizing and laying out instruments for Provider’s use.

• Handing instruments and other materials to Provider during procedures.

• Providing patient care and assistance to Provider as needed.

• Taking X-Rays of patients’ teeth.

• Make appointments, answer telephones and questions, making follow-up calls.

• Process billing and collections.

• Collecting and recording patient health histories, taking blood pressure and pulse.

• Scan Dental Forms in Dentrix

• Process and Follow up on Referrals.

• Deliver patient oral care instructions.

• Complete Dental Charting on Dentrix software.

• Conduct pre-visit planning and set up trays for the following day.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sterile procedures; cleaning specifications of various dental equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and maintaining quality control standards.

• Knowledge of methods, procedures, and protocols for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to foster a positive work environment.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Ability to make appointments, answer phones and questions, and contact patients for follow-up.

• Ability to process billing and collections.

• Provide a positive attitude and behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• License to operate X-Ray equipment in the state of Maryland

• Dental Assistant licenses are a plus

• Current CPR certification

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community

  Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan

• Generous PTO Plan

• 403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.

• Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

  Founded in 1972, CCI Health Services is a diverse and inclusive workplace grounded in community. Located in the Washington, DC Metro Area, each year CCI cares for more than 60,000 individuals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. As a non-profit, CCI is committed to improving health equity through the provision of affordable primary care for all, across all stages of life. Visit ccicares.org for more information.

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