Dental Assistant
Company: Landover Hills - Adventure Dental
Location: Hyattsville
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title- Dental Assistant-- -Reports to: Practice Leader and
Dental Team LeadPay Range: $18.00/hr-$21.50/hr+DOE-- -Location:
Landover HillsCOMPANY OVERVIEWAdventure Dental, Vision and
Orthodontics is part of the Hero Practice Management group. Hero is
the only practice management company focused on delivering the
systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver
quality dental, vision and orthodontic care to children in
underserved communities. With 26 offices across seven states, we
have helped over a million children ages six months through 20
years gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero
is both a career and a calling...join us, BE A HERO!Serving the
needs of the Medicaid population requires a well-oiled machine. Our
fast-paced, high volume offices require smart scheduling, effective
patient communications, tested processes and a dedicated,
well-trained staff. The Adventure Dental, Vision, and Orthodontics
team knows what it takes to provide quality dental, vision and
orthodontic care under one roof. We are looking to create long-term
relationships with the children and families we serve, and, to
achieve that goal, we are dedicated to providing our staff with the
support, compensation and lifestyle they need for career
happiness.Navigating the healthcare system can be a challenge for
the families we serve. At Adventure, we make it easy and enjoyable
for parents to get regular vision, dental and orthodontic care for
their children. Our kid-friendly offices take the fear out of
dental visits, and all our staff is trained to put both children
and parents at ease. From scheduling to payments, eye wear
selection to orthodontics, we make it fun, easy and affordable for
children to thrive.OUTCOMES OF THE ROLEThe Dental Assistant's
mission is to support the dentist and hygienists in providing
excellent, high-quality care to patients at a pediatric dental
practice according to state requirements.Integrity &
Accountability: Systematically executes proactive, recurring
processes to achieve goals provided from their clinical leadership
team. Demonstrates high integrity in all activities; does not cut
corners to achieve goals. Identifies and resolves problems in a
timely manner and develops alternative solutions. Understand,
monitor, and ensure the smooth execution of dental processes,
including but not limited to: assisting the dentist or hygienist in
completion of dental cleanings, charting and x-rays. Understand,
monitor and ensure effective execution of all policies and
procedures by-- -Completing administrative tasks correctly and on
timeSupporting organizations goals and valuesAdhering to state and
federal guidelines.Mission Driven & Patient-First: Passionate about
delivering accurate, high-service. Demonstrate expectations for
desired patient experience and respond promptly to customers' needs
by-- -Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as
well as educating them on personal oral careProviding excellent
chair-side assistance to doctor and/ or dental hygienistAccurately
collecting and recording patient medical and dental histories as
well as procedure documentationOrganizing and sterilizing dental
instruments and work stations per OSHA standardsPerforming safe
x-ray techniques and capturing efficient and quality dental x-rays
alongside the dentistPouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
and fabricating custom impression trays from preliminary
impressionsCompassionate & Teamwork: Puts team above self, doing
whatever it takes to make the broader team win. Works well with
members of Hero's leadership team in pursuit of the company's
goals. Collaborates with others to accomplish the mission by--
-Displaying passion and optimismRemaining open to others'
ideasBeing able to work in a fast-paced environment with different
personalities.DESIRED SKILLS- Able to multi-task and complete
dental tasks correctly and on time. - Demonstrates strong
interpersonal skills, listening to patients' needs and possesses a
friendly and outgoing demeanor. - Preferred knowledge of EagleSoft
and Microsoft officeMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or
GED.- Previous work experience in a dental practice as a dental
assistant is a plus- Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
Radiation Health and Safety successfully passed exam or Certified
Dental Assistant passed examination.- Active Washington DC Level II
Dental Assistant Registration- Current BLS CPR certification
preferred.SALARY & BENEFITS- Full-time, non-exempt position.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS- This position requires full range of body motion.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and
by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate
standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up
to 25 pounds, occasionally 50.ExperiencePreferred3 year(s): Dental
Assistant Licenses & CertificationsRequiredRadiography
CredentialsBehaviorsPreferredDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying
out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done
wellTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group
Keywords: Landover Hills - Adventure Dental, Silver Spring , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Hyattsville, Maryland
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