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Dental AssistantVivent Health • Saint Louis, MO, US
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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Vivent Health • Saint Louis, MO, US
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Dental Assistant

Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this : generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that's just the start of the incredible perks you'll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles!

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you :

  • Equity Practices : Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
  • Professional Growth : Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
  • Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team : Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
  • Delivery of quality patient care : Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

The Dental Assistant will play a crucial role in providing high-quality dental care to our diverse patient population. The successful candidate will work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience and contribute to Vivent Health's overall mission of delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

Winning skills and behaviors for success

Essential Job Duties

  • Provide chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort and efficient workflow.
  • Assist delivering patient care by taking and recording vital signs, updating medical histories, taking traditional and digital impressions, and addressing patient concerns.
  • Maintain strict infection control protocols by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment.
  • Take and develop dental radiographs as directed by the dentist, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
  • Coordinate and schedule dental appointments, follow-ups, and treatments, optimizing the dental clinic's workflow.
  • Accurately record patient information, treatment plans, and procedure codes in an electronic health records (EHR) system.
  • Manage dental supplies inventory ensuring adequate stock levels and timely ordering.
  • Maintain dental equipment per manufacturer guidelines and keep log of all maintenance schedules.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and preventive measures to promote overall dental health.
  • Adhere to infection control guidelines, OSHA regulations, and clinic policies to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals within Vivent Health to ensure comprehensive and integrated patient care.
  • Maintain licensure according to state regulations, including appropriate CE geared toward the Vivent Health Patient population.
  • Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.
  • Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

  • Education :
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of an accredited dental assistant program
  • Work Experience :
  • Current, active state license (if needed) within state health center is located
  • Proficient in dental terminology, procedures, and use of dental equipment
  • Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Soft Skills :
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and the dental team
  • Compassion and empathy towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing a supportive environment
  • Ability to collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and dental technologies in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Precision and accuracy in performing dental procedures, recordkeeping, and following infection control protocols
  • Additional Preferred Qualifications :
  • 1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting
  • Spanish-speaking
  • HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment
  • Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate.

    Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.

    Going beyond the law's requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications.

    As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs.

    Pay Rate : Starting at $24.00 / hourly (Depending on Experience)

    Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for nor forgive federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

    Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements :

    https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

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