Mobile Dental Assistant

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL•Tigard, OR

19d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant for US Programs contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International through assisting with and providing direct dental care to patients experiencing high health disparities as part of the Care & Connect Program. Medical Teams International Calling: Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world. Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program.
Active BLS/CPR Certification.
License and certification required as per state requirements.
Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values.
Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers and the public.
Ability to connect with and inspire volunteers.
Moderately skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel software.
Proficient in multiple Electronic Health Record software systems.
Ability to travel to various locations where clinics are being held.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with underserved populations.
Experience with phosphor plates.
Experience with CRM preferred.
Experience with Open Dental and Epic preferred.
Fluency in an additional language preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with dental procedures in a manner that sets the standard of care for US Programs.
Aid in the collection of patient health history and vitals.
Educate and encourage preventive procedures to prevent future oral health complications.
Educate patients on post-operative instructions.
Demonstrate active listening to patient complaints and prepare patients for procedures by aiding in understanding and answering questions as appropriate.
Obtain patient consent for all procedures, including ensuring that consent forms are understood and signed for procedures requiring consent forms.
Expose dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
Assist dentist chairside: prepare tables and trays with necessary equipment for procedure, assist dentist during procedure, clean and sterilize instruments post-procedure, sterilize dental operatory and prepare room for next patient encounter.
Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA laws and standards.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for clinical dentistry.
Utilize asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
Adhere to Medical Teams and US Programs standards, policies, and procedures.
Serve as an ambassador for Medical Teams and US Programs at all times.
Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of staff and community partners.
Attend staff and mandatory in-services meetings.
Participate in continuing education and assume responsibility for updating professional skills.
Utilize volunteers when appropriate.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.