Dental Assistant - Northwest BHC- Chesapeake, VA
Company: Matrix Providers
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Matrix Providers - Caring for America's military family.Not just
leading the way but leading the industry. Your success is our
business.Matrix Providers is hiring for a qualified Dental
Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide
health care services to our veterans and their families at BDC
Northwest in Chesapeake, VA 23322 and BHC Boone at Virginia Beach,
VA.Status: Full TimeCompensation: This is an hourly
position.Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00
AM and 6:00 PM. Shifts will be required for a period of 8.5 or 9
hours, including an uncompensated .5 or 1-hour meal break,
depending on shift length. In no instance will the healthcare
worker be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per
two-week period.Current schedule is split between BDC Northwest and
BHC Boone. Monday through Thursday 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and
Fridays from 6:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. with 30 minute lunches. But is
subject to return to its listed hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m.Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive
insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life
coverage.Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays401(k) PlanThe
Dental Assistant must have the following qualifications:Experience:
12 Months of experience as a Dental Assistant after
graduationEducation:Successful Completion of one of the following
certifications:Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental
assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association
(ADA) and 12 months of experience within the preceding 36
monthsCertification from a military dental technician or dental
assistant school and 12 months of experience within the preceding
36 monthsCertification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and
12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months36 months
experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in
a private practice or a military clinic.Membership in good standing
with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required
continuing education and 12 months of experience within the
preceding 36 months.Graduation from a state-accredited program for
dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12
monthsAll training must have included a course in radiation
physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and
protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic
techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and,
digital radiographic processing techniquesCertification
(Required):Certified in radiographyCertifications in addition to
Basic Life Support: Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
courses such as American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support
(BLS) health care provider course or an equivalent course based on
published national guidelines for BLS. Web-based classes do not
meet the standardsGeneral Duties:Participate in performance
improvement activitiesPractice aseptic techniques as necessary.
Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper
handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use
of universal precautions to prevent the spread ofinfection.Function
with an awareness and application of safety procedures.Perform
efficiently in emergency patient situations following established
protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and
documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and
make appropriate interventions. Notify the supervisor, director, or
other designated person regarding problems that the healthcare
worker is unable to manage.Apply an awareness of legal issues in
all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a
reduced-risk manner.Participate in the implementation of the Family
Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not
be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and
reporting.Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant
others' rights, as identified within the MTFMaintain an awareness
of responsibility and accountability for own professional
practice.Participate in continuing education to meet own
professional growthExercise appropriate delegation of tasks and
duties in the direction and coordination of health care team
members, patient care, and clinic activities.Matrix Providers is an
equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy
Statement, please see To learn more about our Benefits Packages,
please see Matrix Providers endeavors to make accessible to all
users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility
of our website or need assistance completing the application
process, please get in touch with our Recruiting Hotline Number,
1-, TTY LINE, . This contact information is for accommodation
requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of
applications.
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