Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

*Eligible for a $1500 sign on bonus*

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical dental vision and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our communitys health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant collaborates with dental providers to ensure the highest quality of patient care. Dental Assistant responsibilities include setting up and breaking down room and equipment preparing patient for treatment documenting in the electronic dental record preparing laboratory cases proper infection prevention practices and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of tray set-up sterilization of instruments
• Passage and receipt of instruments
• Mixing of cements amalgam and impression materials
• Oral evacuation and retraction
• Seating preparing and dismissing patients
• Operatory preparation and clean-up
• Responsibly follows the Clinic Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up Base and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcares Choice Plus network covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cignas DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMeds Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness accident hospital care and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available.

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required must obtain within first 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expanded Functions certifications.
• Graduation from a dental assisting program.