Dental Assistant II

Description Washington, DC | On-Site| $24.51 - $26.92| Full-Time | Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner)

Community of Hope is seeking an organized, caring and motivated Dental Assistant to work closely with our dentists and hygienists, to provide high quality four-handed chairside dental care and promote a positive patient experience. This position is based out of our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW, Washington, DC.

Our Approach and Values

We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.

What You'll Do

Provides quality four handed chair side dental assistance during restorative, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures. Reviews daily and records medical history, vital signs and patient consent in the dental electronic medical record. Serves daily as a patient advocate by ensuring that patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Takes and develops dental x-rays daily and completes dental charting according to instruction given by the dentist. Promotes and maintains OSHA infection control standards daily. Performs daily dental chart review to ensure an accurate and timely workflow process. Ensures that the dentist has complete dental set-ups (armamentarium) prior to the initiation of dental treatment. Provides appropriate oral health education, including nutritional counseling, tooth-brushing and flossing techniques to patients during visits. Performs daily sterilization of dental instruments and equipment. Maintains weekly sterilization logs per the standards and protocols. Performs monthly maintenance to ensure proper functioning of digital x-ray equipment and traditional x-ray processors.

Requirements

Must-Haves: Must have a current, unencumbered D.C. Dental Assisting License, Level II. Dental Assistant Diploma/Certification from an accredited program. BLS Certification Required. Ability to work weekends or evenings as needed required. Ability to travel to other COH sites as needed required. Participation in appropriate continuing dental education courses. Proof of vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law. Nice-to-Haves: Ability to speak Spanish, Amharic, or other languages. eClinical Works and Open Dental knowledge. Commitment to work with underserved populations. Strong customer service skills.