Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Dental Assistant to join our fast paced supportive team for our Stamford, CT location. This position is Monday through Friday and includes one late evening per week.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’ Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing clinical assistance to the dental clinicians and joins an outgoing team in a collaborative environment, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide four handed chair side assistance to Dentists when performing dental procedures such as operative, preventive, endodontic, prosthetic and/or surgical procedures.
2. Provide chair side assistance including but not limited to draping patients, preparing the operatory for treatment, preparing and mixing medicaments and impression materials, intra oral suctioning, retracting oral tissues, handing a removing instruments.
3. Help management of patient flow by:
a. Escort patient to/from the reception area/waiting room.
b. Seat each patient and seeing to their comfort.
c. Have all equipment prepared and ready for use.
d. Have the room fully prepared for the patient treatment.
e. Advise Front Desk Coordinator about special instructions for the patient.
4. Prepare, sterilize and organize instruments and ensure that all dental instruments are
cleaned, dated and processed, according to Department guidelines and standards.
5. Monitor and maintain dental equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, light curing units, in accordance to manufacturers’ guidelines.
6. Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
7. Prepare and send laboratory cases to assigned dental laboratory.
8. Pour impressions to make stone and plaster models, and trims before sending to the laboratory.
9. Collect, record and update patient health histories and vital signs. Assist the Dentist in recording treatment date in the MediaDent system.
10. Patient management during dental procedures provides post-operative care and instructions to patients.
11. Employ dental procedure isolation techniques.
12. Assist in the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the department.
13. Practice infection control and employ the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA and JCAHO standards.
14. Adapt to cross-training requirements, specifically front desk duties.
15. Must be able to travel between all Dental locations.
16. Other related duties as assigned

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS*
EDUCATION: Completion of accredited dental assistant program
EXPERIENCE: At least 2 Years Prior Clinical Experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish Speaking Preferred
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic Mathematical Skills
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Dental Assistant Certificate, Radiology Health and Safety Certificate (required), Infection Control Certificate (required), CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually; Excellent PC skills including knowledge Dental EMR, Microsoft Office, Internet and database management tools.
All employees of Optimus Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject only to the limited exemptions required by law.
Working for Optimus:

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• Excellent health & welfare benefit options
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring, multi-lingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

OPTIMUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

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