Job Description

Description:

All Candidates applying need to be vaccinated for COVID and show proof of receiving the COVID vaccine before being interview and hired.
We are an integrated medical, mental health, and dental clinic, located in Swissvale. We serve the neighborhoods of Swissvale, Wilkinsburg, Braddock, the greater Pittsburgh area, and all people who come to us. At Metro, our providers collaborate with each other to treat every aspect of a patient\'s health, all under one roof. We offer all of our services to everyone, regardless of identity, income, insurance status, or the ability to pay.
Metro Community Health Center extends great benefits to our eligible employees.
MCHC current benefits are:
MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Gold Small Business Medical, United Concordia dental, STD, LTD and Life insurance
VBA vision coverage is offered as voluntary coverage that paid for by the employee
Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA
2 weeks of paid parental leave
20 days (4 weeks) of PTO for your 1st two years
11 paid holidays
401k with a 4% match
Loan Repayment Available
New Grads Welcome
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• Provides direct patient care and dental services as trained and assigned. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
• Assists the Dentist/Hygienist chair side by organizing and preparing instruments for use.
• Assists the Dentist/Hygienist chair side throughout the dental procedure(s) as necessary.
• Completes all necessary radiographs and oral camera pictures each appointment.
• Documents dental/medical history, chief complaint, and all necessary diagnostic data in the patient chart.
• Documents referrals to specialists and helps ensure follow up on results.
• Assists with or initiates emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Responsible for making impressions for bleaching trays, study models, etc. when requested.
• Performs Blood Pressure Monitoring at each appointment.
• Performs HBA1C point of care testing for diabetic patients when indicated.
• Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Educates patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition and need for professional care.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining dental instruments, materials and equipment.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
• Interacts positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
• Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient\'s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient\'s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Completes and maintains patient records and related administrative documentation.
• Utilizes the requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management and collections.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setups and materials.
• Responsible for the orderly appearance of the dental/hygiene operatories.
• Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are always on hand.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of dental operatories each day.
• In cooperation with the Patient Access Specialists, responsible for filling and maintaining an efficient and effective Dental Schedule.
• Expected to steward an integrated practice methodology within a primary care setting.
• Carries out other duties as assigned within the realm of the hygiene profession.

Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of a dental assistant program as may be required by the state of Pennsylvania. * Current Radiation Safety Certificate and/or successful completion of a radiation safety course.

Current CPR Certification.
Certification in Office Practice or enrollment in such a program is desired.

Experience

• Demonstrated success with clear thinking and ability to reorganize as needed.

Demonstrated success in working independently, prioritization and problem solving.
Demonstrated success in organization abilities.
Demonstrated success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling, * dental records and digital x-rays.

Demonstrated success in customer service/patient services or working with the general * public, preferably in a medical care facility.

Demonstrated success in managing difficult customer/patient situations.
Knowledge of dental practices and procedures.
Demonstrated success and experience with direct patient services including the proper * knowledge and use of dental devices and equipment.

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Metro Community Health Center