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Dental Assistant

InnovAge

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Sterilization #Clinical Documentation #Radiography #Elderly Care #PACE Program #Dental Assisting #Dental Laboratory

Quick overview

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support by assisting dentists during procedures and managing patient flow and charting. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment room cleanliness, sterilizing equipment, and managing laboratory work.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Dental Assistant and one year of experience working with the frail or elderly. A High School Diploma or GED is required.

high schoolInventory ManagementPatient ChartingSterilizationPatient ManagementRadiographic ProceduresDental Instrument HandlingPost-treatment InstructionLaboratory Model Trimming

Job description

The Dental Assistant assists in the delivery of dental services to the participants of the InnovAge PACE programs.
Patient Management – 60% Gathers and reviews participant’s charts for the day.
Escorts participants into treatment rooms, ensuring safety and comfort, and explains treatment.
Performs necessary radiographic procedures and provides results to Dentist.
Assists in dental services by handing dental instruments and materials to the Dentist.
Checks with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate their anxiety.
Upon completion, escorts out and provides post-treatment instructions and materials.
Documents records with procedures performed and adds any notes taken to chart.
Equipment and Laboratory – 40% Manages treatment room for cleanliness, verifying equipment is in good working order, including gathering soiled instruments for presoak before sterilizer or ultrasonic cleaner tank.
Pours and trims any laboratory models.
Maintains a supply inventory for treatment rooms and laboratory and submits supply orders to Center Director as necessary.
Ensures that dental laboratory is contacted appropriately for cases to be sent out and ensures delivery of completed laboratory work.
Checks participant charts and laboratory work at the end of the day and makes any notes or notifications to participant charts.
REQUIRED 1+ year as a Dental Assistant A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly is required (work, volunteer or family) High School Diploma or GED InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely.
InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers.
These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant.
At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day.
When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.
InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits.
Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
Applicants are considered until the position is filled. $22.12 - $26.54 Compensation Disclaimer The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity.
InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.
Attention Florida Applicants This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Agency Disclaimer InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge.
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Please be aware that all legitimate email communication regarding InnovAge job opportunities will come exclusively from an email address ending in @innovage.com.
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Your trust matters to us, and we appreciate your interest in joining InnovAge.

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