
SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC View Company Profile
Howard County Community Health is currently hiring in Big Spring, TEXAS for a Dental Assistant. This position is Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-10:00AM. No evenings or weekends. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Provide chair side assistance to the dentist and hygienist as directed. Seats and prepares patients and necessary materials for appropriate treatment in an accurate, neat, and timely manner. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes indicated instruments and equipment according to acceptable infection control guidelines. Assists in entering information on dental charts, records and schedules in an accurate, neat and timely manner. Provide needed basic maintenance procedures for indicated equipment. Maintain record of inventory of supplies and assist in ordering supplies to ensure sufficient inventory is maintained. Organize supplies and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Takes and develops dental radiographs as instructed by dentist. Sets up and restocks cubicle work areas. Attends all dental staff meetings and participates in the health center’s Performance Improvement program. Maintain positive and professional attitude toward other employees and staff. Recognize own role in marketing of clinic services by developing positive relations with the public in general. Participates in the health centerxe2x80x99s performance improvement activities and performs duties in accordance with applicable standards. Performs other necessary duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Chief Executive Officer. QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduation and familiar with dental assisting techniques. Certified by State Board to take radiographs within 1 year of employment. Knowledge of basic dental instruments, equipment and dental materials. Knowledge of basic dental terminology. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. The ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to the patients and other dental care providers of the health center Must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques. PREFERRED Sufficient experience and/or education to carry out the duties of this position. Bilingual is a plus! Job Type: Full-time Ability to Relocate: Big Spring, TX 79720: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person