Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Status: Full Time / Part Time 

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated!

St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100+. In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said:

"This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are."

Our organization has grown dramatically in the 36 years since we were established and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advances to care for individuals of all ages. We are excited for you to join our organization to advance the mission and operational effectiveness for our continued growth to serve the community.

Position Summary: 

The Dental Assistant supports the dentist in delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring efficient daily dental operations. Key responsibilities include preparing patients and treatment rooms, assisting with clinical procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring compliance with infection control and sterilization standards. The role also monitors dental supplies and equipment, supports patient comfort and education, and collaborates with the dental team to maintain a safe, organized, professional, and welcoming environment.

Benefits 

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plans 
• Paid time off 
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Child & Adult Daycare Discounts 
• Teach Scholarship Reimbursement Program 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet patients, monitor arrival times, escort and seat patients in treatment rooms, and monitor patient flow.
• Obtain and review patient health histories according to office protocol and accurately record and maintain patient information, services rendered, charges, and treatment plans in the dental record.
• Prepare patients to be seen by the dentist and ensure patient questions are answered thoroughly before they leave.
• Set up treatment rooms, instrument trays, treatment materials, and equipment for procedures; keep dental units ready, stocked, clean, and organized.
• Anticipate and assist the dentist's needs during clinical treatment and assist with basic dental procedures.
• Perform expanded functions and other clinical procedures as permitted by the applicable dental practice act and as directed by the dentist.
• Take dental X-rays of patients' teeth.
• Provide patients with instructions and information regarding dental hygiene and oral health as needed.
• Schedule patients for their next appointment.
• Maintain a sterile work environment by disinfecting treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments and handpieces in accordance with OSHA requirements and established sterilization procedures.
• Ensure standard infection control precautions are followed in treatment areas, the front office, and patient lobby, and ensure the office sterilization procedures document is displayed as required.
• Keep trays, instruments, treatment room drawers, and supplies organized and ensure treatment rooms remain stocked at all times.
• Assist with inventory management; monitor dental office supplies and notify the appropriate clinical coordinator when supplies are needed.
• Implement and follow the posted preventive maintenance and cleaning schedule for dental equipment.
• Maintain and monitor nitrous oxide and oxygen tanks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state dental practice requirements, HIPAA privacy practices, OSHA training, and office protocols.
• Assist in other areas of the dental office as needed, including unpacking supplies and organizing materials.
• Promote teamwork by interacting professionally and effectively with patients, dentists, staff members, and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Training:

• Certification from an accredited dental assistant program 
• Dental X-ray certification 
• HS Diploma/GED 
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities:

To excel in this role, you should be self-motivated, highly organized, a good communicator, and have the talent to inspire patients and the team. 

• Proficiency in Dentrix
• Proficiency in Dental terminology and workflow
• Communication skills
• Some management/leadership skills 
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This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.