Dental Assistant Part Time or Casual
Location: Saint Paul! Minnesota
Description: Union Gospel Mission: Twin Cities is currently seeking to employ Dental Assistant Part Time or Casual right now, this career will be placed in Minnesota. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below.
The Union Gospel Mission is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives!
The Union Gospel Mission's Dental Team is dedicated to providing quality dental care. To do this, the team works together to ensure that everyone is treated in a timely manner while being shown the compassion and respect they deserve.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dental Assist! ants work closely with UGM dentists to meet the unique needs o! f each patient. It is required to be able to lead, be friendly, flexible, and focused to complete tasks in a timely manner.
The part-time position would be at least 8 hours a week, the casual position would be on an as-needed basis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Assisting the Dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
2) Taking digital radiographs.
3) Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.
4) Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
5) Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other procedures.
6) Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene.
7) Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a computer.
8) Communicating with patients and suppliers.
9) Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
10) Dental charting.
11) Prevention and management of medical emerge! ncies.
12) Oversee volunteer personnel including: delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and initiating corrective action if necessary.
13) Maintaining supplies by ordering and restocking as needed.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) and current CPR certification required. Experience as a licensed Dental Assistant and knowledge of public health preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Understands and is able to demonstrate principles, theories, and practices of radiology.
- Able to apply dental techniques.
- Able to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism .
- Competent in use of computers; enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form. We do use Eagle Soft and digital x-ray in our clinic.
- Able to use cleaning agents, products and equipment.
- Able to maintain inventory; track re! ceipt, sending and delivery of materials.
- Able to support UGM's! statement of Christian faith and share that faith and knowledge with clients and constituents.
- Preference given to bi-lingual applicants.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as record boxes.
TO APPLY:
Send an application and resume by email. Applications can be found at http://www.ugmstpaul.org/employment.html
This position is open until filled. Please let us know where you found out about this position or who referred you to it.
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, evangelical Christian Ministry; as ! such, employees must share the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct, and adhere to the Mission’s employee policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization. This position requires satisfactory completion of criminal background and credit check.
The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Union Gospel Mission: Twin Cities.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:30:57 GMT
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