Dental Assistant - On Call

MVHC is growing and has an immediate opportunity for an On Call Dental Assistant to join our Team!

Thank you for your interest in Muskingum Valley Health Centers and for considering MVHC as your next career path! At MVHC, we believe it takes a team to help change the face of health care. MVHC serves as a critical healthcare resource to ensure that all members of our community have access to affordable and high-quality health care. Our staff is dedicated, constantly learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the thousands of patients we serve each year.

We strive to hire those who embrace our mission and values and pride ourselves in developing a team of employees that you can call family. If you want to make a difference and are passionate about what you do, consider MVHC for future employment and a rewarding career!

We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

An On Call non-exempt, position responsible for assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Completion of accredited course in dental assisting preferred
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred
• Current CPR (BLS) required

• Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without an accommodation.
• Carry up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Standing 1-2 hours at a time
• Walking approx. 30 minutes per hour throughout the day.
• Withstanding pressure and deals with emergency situations as needed.
• Average working hours with possible non-traditional hours.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Ability to deal with upset or disgruntle patients in order to deescalate the situation.

• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Serves as dentist’s or dental hygienist’s chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s or dental hygienist’s directions.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Pulls and files patient charts as required.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.
• Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental…