Harris County (Tx) Pasadena , TX 77502
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Description
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Dental Client Service Specialist Overview:
The community health Dental Assistant works directly with the dentist or dental hygienist to assist in the provision of dental services. The successful candidate should have knowledge of four-handed dentistry techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs all duties required as a part of four-handed chairside dental assisting
Takes prescribed dental radiographs and/or intraoral photographs
Provides instructions to patients under the guidance of the dentist
Performs infection control and instrument sterilization according to dental policies and procedures; performs weekly biologic monitoring
Schedules appointments using the dental appointment software (Dentrix)
Performs patient eligibility screening; verifies insurance eligibility
Performs clinical financial tasks including co-pay collection and weekly financial report to submit to finance
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly dental preventive maintenance
Participate in school-based and community events to promote oral health
Other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | Grand Funded
Monday
Friday | 8:00a.m.
5:00p.m.; However, times may vary due to the variability of an event-based schedule
Work Environment:
This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.
Physical Demands:
Work Location:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Harris County (Tx)