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Our experience builds on more than 40 years of impact through our founding organization, NO/AIDS Task Force. In 2014, we became a Federally Qualified Health Center to offer an expanded range of health and wellness services for anyone and everyone who is seeking healthcare services in Greater New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana.\nOur Mission\nStrengthening our entire community through whole-person healthcare and education.\nPOSITION SUMMARY: A full time position, the CrescentCare Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery to our clients by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS\nMaintain high level of professionalism and ensure confidentiality.\nTreat clients, staff, volunteers, board members, etc., with dignity and respect. \nOffer assistance to co-workers as needed. \nDemonstrate initiative by actively participating in the resolution of problems.\nAsk for assistance when learning new information or job duties.\nTake all necessary measures to properly use and maintain supplies and equipment.\nRespect the rights of co-workers to a productive workplace.\nCOMPLIANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS\nRequires cooperation with the Agencys Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. Includes actively participating in all required trainings, and in creating a culture of quality improvement. Cooperation with the quality program will be considered for performance reviews. \nRequires cooperation with the Agencys Compliance Practices. Includes immediately reporting issues, actively participating in required trainings, following HIPAA regulations, and assisting in creating a culture of compliance. Also includes compliance with written standards and all applicable federal and state laws. Cooperation with compliance will be considered for performance evaluations. \nNot currently listed as excluded or sanctioned by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), the General Services Administration (GSA), or excluded from participation in any federal program. Agrees to promptly notify supervisor in the event of any such debarment, exclusion, conviction, threat or indictment occurring during the term of employment. \nFailure to comply with the Agencys Compliance Practices, which include failure to report conduct or events that potentially violates any laws or the Agencys written compliance standards will be met by disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination. \nMust adhere to all practices specified in the Employee Handbook and Agency Operating Procedures. \nKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nAssists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist. \nServes as dentist or dental hygienists chair-side assistant. \nPrepares operatory for patient treatment per the Ready To Work Protocol also contained in this manual. \nExposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocol. \nPerforms independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol. \nMaintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturers directions and Dental Department policy and protocol. \nMaintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues. \nMaintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes. \nMaintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, assists the Dental Director, Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed. \nPulls and files patient charts as required. \nReceives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department. \nAssists with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and time permits.\nEnsures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol. \nEnsures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulations(s). \nPerforms all functions in full compliance with the centers and the Dental Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions. \nParticipates in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required. \nTravels when necessary to meet operational needs. 1\nAs directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives. \nResponsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\nEducation, Work Experience, Knowledge & Skills\nNecessary technical skills to use Agencys electronic health record, incident reporting system, email, and other information systems. \nHigh school diploma or GED certificate \nCompletion of accredited course in dental assisting required Edda Certification\nUp to date X-ray Certifications\nAbility to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols. \nEffective oral and written communication skills in English are required.\nESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nTypical Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. 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