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Dental Assistant | Dental Assistant in Nurse & Healthcare Job at St. David's Foundation in Aus1

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Dental Assistant

Location:
Austin, TX
Description:

Voted a Best Place for Working Parents™, St. David's Foundation is currently recruiting for a Dental Assistant for its mobile Dental Program. The Dental Assistant assists the Dentists and Dental Hygienists in providing dental care to the patients of the St. David's Dental Program. DENTAL PROGRAM The primary focus of the St. David's Dental Program is dental services for children at Title 1 elementary schools and various summer clinical sites in Central Texas, who may not receive any dental care except on the St. David's dental vans. The St. David's Dental Program provides dental services eight hours per day, five days per week, so that the Dental Program can reach as many patients as possible. Each dental van is staffed by professionals who operate full-time as a team, to provide the highest quality of dental care, maximize the number of patients served and achieve optimal operational efficiencies. The dental van is a mobile unit that travels from location to location and is equipped with two dental exam rooms, digital x-rays, and computer workstations. Effective August 26, 2021, all current and future St. David's Foundation employees must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved by the Foundation. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Currently Registered Dental Assistant, licensed in the State of Texas. Minimum of 6 months of chairside experience. Knowledge of dental equipment, materials, procedures, terminology, and chart preparation. Passion for working with children and public health. Demonstrated clinical leadership skills. CPR, OSHA, Infection Control, and X-Ray certified. Willingness and ability to travel to multiple work sites within Central Texas. Willingness and ability to work in small and tight physical spaces. Computer proficiency and experience, including demonstrated ability to correctly use dental software programs. Up to date against COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved by the Foundation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages common in Central Texas. Minimum of 6 months of chairside experience as a Pediatric Dental Assistant. Minimum of 6 months of chairside experience in a mobile dental program. Sealant certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated fine motor skills, ensuring the safe handling and transfer of dental instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ability to walk to and from the school or clinic regularly to maintain patient flow for up to 4 providers.
Company:
St. David's Foundation
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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