Dental Assistant - Dawson - Southaven, MS

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Southaven, MS

Job Description

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Position Summary:
DAWSON is currently seeking applicants to fill our dental assistant positions located throughout the state of California in support of dental readiness services for the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). Work is primarily on weekends, with some occasional weekdays, at varying sites throughout California. All work is a part-time "as needed” basis. DAWSON provides health readiness services to meet the dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the CAARNG.
Hourly Pay Range: $18.17 to $28.49

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event set up, take down, and maintenance of workstation equipment
Assist dental team during examinations/screenings and ensure accurate charting on military forms
Assist dental team during treatment services
Ability to take diagnostic quality digital x-rays to include bitewings, periapical x-rays, and panograph x-rays
Work collaboratively with event team
Scan through documentation to identify soldiers’ required needs
Safeguard all soldiers’ information
Ensure all actions comply with HIPAA and other appropriate federal and state laws and regulations
Complete trainings and education/certifications as required
Follow applicable contractual requirements stipulated by the Client and DAWSON


QUALIFICATIONS:

CPR/BLS Certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years or older
Required to be licensed in California as a Registered Dental Assistant and board-approved in radiography
Have a valid US driver’s license
Excellent customer service skills and experience interacting with challenging clientele
Utilization of universal precautions for patient care
Basic computer knowledge and skills
2+ years’ experience in a dental setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
Ability to work for lengthy periods and perform accurately with adequate speed
Must submit no less than two professional references with a resume
Must be solutions oriented
Experience working in a military setting and working knowledge of the regulations and policies that apply to Dental Readiness Classification (DRC) is preferred


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally required to stand, walk and bend
Continually required to sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Continually required to talk and hear


DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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