Dental Assistant - Indian Health Board of Minneapolis

Dental Assistant

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Weekdays | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Post Date: 10/03/2024

Open Until Filled

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

At Indian Health Board we believe Good Relationships are supported by three interrelated values: Respect for culture - preserving and promoting our American Indian and Alaska Native heritage and identity while embracing all other cultures with acceptance and compassion; Excellence - seeking excellence in all our services, business practices, and community partnerships; Leadership - promoting ethical leadership based on collaboration and mutual respect.

We offer:

• Platinum benefits package available for employees working 30 hours per week or more: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Company paid long term and life insurance
• Generous paid time-off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

Our mission statement:

"To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness."

-Respect for Culture Excellence Leadership-

If our beliefs resonate with you, we want you, and encourage you to apply at IHB.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of dental assisting duties to promote quality dental care for our patients in a safe, professional, and comfortable environment in accordance with the Principles of Practice. He/she will work under the guidance of the dentist.

Essential Functions

• Prepare patient for the dental visit by ensuring they are relaxed and comfortable prior to seeing the dentist.
• Maintain an organized patient history using the electronic health record.
• Assist the dentist during dental work using the necessary instruments to complete the treatment plan. This includes sterilizing dental instruments and operating equipment for a dental procedure.
• Remove excess cement from the teeth after the crown is done.
• Assist or prepare the materials needed for the dental procedures.
• Operate the dental X-ray machine for assessment of teeth and gums.
• Assist the dentist with applying anesthetics to the area in the mouth for treatment.
• Preform mechanical polishing of clinical crown.
• Instruct patients using effective communication techniques on proper dental health and good oral hygiene.
• Complete documentation of the chart as necessary for follow up, prior authorizations, etc.
• Maintain dental equipment.
• Follow universal precautions and all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance and documentation in equipment maintenance log.
• Semi-annual participation of patient record audits and other Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement (QA/QI) projects.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with dentist and other employees and patients.
• Able to deal with people tactfully and courteously either in person or on the phone.
• Must be punctual and be present for work schedules.
• Flexibility
• Neatness in appearance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the American Indian community.
• Willingness to work in all areas of the clinic if needed.
• Must be in good physical condition.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Licensed in the State of Minnesota.
• Certification in the State of Minnesota preferred.
• Spanish Preferred

Physical Demands

Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position. Must be able to perform many hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing needed in daily work.

Important: The Influenza vaccine is required at Indian Health Board