Careers: Dental Assistant

Community HealthNet Health Centers is currently looking for patient-focused, high-energy, and well-rounded Associates to join our team. This page contains a list of current job opportunities.

*Community HealthNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Dental Assistant (Full-time)

Spots Open: 2

Locations: MLK

JOB SUMMARY:

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited program for Dental Assistants. Two years of experience as a Dental Assistance. Assists the dentists during oral exams by charting treatment plan as dictated by dentists

Assist dentist during procedures by passing appropriate instruments and materials

Prepares and mixes dental materials necessary and/or instructed by dentists. Maintains a clear operative field by retracting lip, cheek, tongue and by using suction, air and water syringe. Assists the dentists by taking impressions for lab procedures, cement and remove temporary bridges and crowns, apply dental sealants, removing excess cement, etc. Assists as directed and in accordance with training during oral surgery. Prepare Clinical Areas. Reviews chart with Dentist to establish treatment plan. Reviews medical chart for medical history and medications to ensure proper anesthetics and treatment. Prepares operatory for treatment planned. Arranges appropriate dental instruments necessary for treatment. Seat patients. Disinfect chair and operatory equipment between patients. Removing used instruments and cassettes from operatory to soiled area. Ensures that instruments are run through the ultrasonic cleaner, wrapped or bagged as appropriate with sterilizing indicator strips. Disinfects impressions and other materials used during procedures. Trainer/lead responsibilities. Act as trainer to new staff by assisting in their orientation. Pours and trims models made from impressions and fabricates custom trays. As directed or in accordance with state law, exposes, develops, mounts and duplicates radiographs. Performs routine maintenance equipment

Benefits Eligible: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, EAP, Paid Time Off

Qualified candidates who wish to apply for the position should submit a resume and cover letter to HR@chn-indiana.org
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