Overview
The Dental Assistant supports the mission of People’s Community Clinic by assuring that dental services are delivered in a manner consistent with PCC’s strong commitment to high-quality care and strong patient satisfaction.
This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.
Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, Texas, 78752
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.25 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Dental Services Director, this individual’s primary responsibilities include:
- Greet patients, check in for appointments, screen for insurance eligibility, check out, and schedule follow-up appointments as necessary.
- Prepare patients for treatment or checkups, ensuring their comfort and a positive dental experience.
- Verify patient health history, record blood pressure, document patient treatment chairside, and document appropriately in the patient’s chart, abiding by state and federal laws.
- Assist dentist/hygienist during treatments and procedures.
- Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory, including stocking supplies and setting up instruments, per the organization's procedures and guidelines, before a patient’s appointment.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Create an environment of respect and compassion for patients and staff and support a friendly and positive work environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, work processes, and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
- Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection control guidelines.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Completion of a dental assistant program from an accredited school
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as a chairside dental assistant
Certificate/License:
Certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and may be reimbursed by PCC.
- Registered dental assistant, currently licensed in the State of Texas
- CPR Certified
- X-ray Certified
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Knowledge of dental equipment, materials, procedures, terminology, and chart preparation
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse population
- Self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills; Patient, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to problem solve and implement solutions for optimal clinic productivity
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Our Benefits Include:
- 18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
- Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
- Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Annual Training
- 403(b) with 5% employer matching
People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.
