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Dental Assitant

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314430945

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About Our Family:
Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.

Your Valued Contributions:

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Supports and assists clinical providers and professionals:
1. Prepares exam rooms prior to patient appointments according to safety and infection control protocols.
2. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
3. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
4. Takes and records medical and dental histories, and vital signs of the patient.
5. Exposes diagnostic dental x-rays.
6. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and cleans removable appliances.
7. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
8. Provides post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
9. Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
10. Records treatment information in patient records.
11. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
12. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Provides administrative support to the dental practice
1. Schedules patient appointments.
2. Maintains clerical records.
Maintains proper attendance and punctuality; stays within attendance/punctuality policy guidelines.
Special projects as assigned.

Required Training & Experience:

Word
Electronic Health Records system
Possesses a current State of Michigan driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
Possesses a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.

We’re Here For You:

Supporting Balance: As a part of our family, you will work full time in our Alpena Dental location with a base starting wage dependent on education and experience, with predicable scheduling, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.
Supporting Your Health: Low deductible Medical, Rx, Vision & Dental insurance at a minimal cost for employees.
Supporting Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan, FSA, Life, AD&D, & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
Supporting Your Education: Continuing Education Assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Alcona Health

Location

Alpena, Michigan 49707

Job Code Number

314430945

Positions Available

Expiration Date

8/15/2025

O*NET Code

31-9091.00

O*NET Occupation

Dental Assistants

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