Covenant Community Care Detroit , MI 48222
Posted 1 week ago
Covenant Community Care, a faith-based charitable non-profit Community Health Center serving the people of Metro Detroit, is looking for Contingent (PRN) Dental Assistants to work with our Detroit-based clinics and Community-based Mobile team. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Our dental assistants are working with patients in a fast-paced setting, this position will work with state-of-the-art equipment in highly team-oriented dental clinics or in local school settings.
Responsibilities:
Sterilization, disinfecting and set up of instrument trays
Record medical/dental histories and record vital signs
Equipment Set-up and breakdown, this requires carrying heavy equipment.
Drive company vehicle and travel to sites daily to and from school and community sites
Assisting Dentists/Dental Hygienists in management of medical or dental emergencies
Ordering and monitoring of dental supplies and equipment
Register patients, review insurance eligibility and process visit information
Organize paperwork needed for each site scheduled during the week by ensuring all patients receive all necessary paperwork and all forms are signed and dated correctly
Manage all phone calls pertaining to patients for the School Base Team
Promote professional image always and be knowledgeable about the services provided
Float to other clinics as needed
Qualifications:
Active CPR/BLS card
Preferred 1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant (DA)
Digital X-ray Imaging experience
Dentrix experience preferred
Valid driver license, reliable transportation and a willingness to travel locally
Works well with others (both children and adults)
Ability to work well in fast-paced environment; organized and detail-oriented; able to multi-task
Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs.
High School/GED
Able to walk several flights of stairs on occasion as many schools and community sites are without elevators
Students recently completing a Dental Assistant program are welcome to apply.
Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record programs will be key to this position.
Job Type: Positions are contingent- Per Required Need (PRN) up to 20+ hours/week
Covenant Community Care