Dental Assistant Patient Navigator I
Company: Advantage Dental Oral Health Center
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
We are committed to our Mission: To Improve the Oral Health of
All. The focus daily on our Mission allows patients to have an
exceptional experience with a caring team. If helping others be
healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence inspires you, we
want to talk.Join us as a Dental Assistant Patient Navigator and
enjoy a meaningful career with growth opportunity.Not only will you
find it rewarding to help patients, but you will also be with an
organization that gives back to the community and has an
industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for
full-time positions include:
- Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance,
Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Financial Stability: Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term
Disability, 401k match, Employee Purchasing Discounts
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, a variety of
supplemental insurance options such as Pet
InsuranceResponsibilities
- Provide chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists
by charting, patient education, operatory set-up and clean-up
- Deliver a high level of patient support at all phases of their
appointment
- Take and process X-Rays as prescribed by the Dentist
- Enter patient treatment plans and maintain patient files
- Complete sterilization processes for equipment and
operatories
- Educate patients on the importance of preventing, diagnosing,
and treating periodontal disease. Discuss the links between
periodontal conditions their overall systemic health
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure an exceptional
patient experience, productive schedules, and effective maintenance
of the practice and equipment
- Review Social Determinants of Health screenings and referrals
to help address patients' unmet social needs (transportation,
housing, food, etc)
- Assist patients with follow up appointments, referrals, and
paperwork completion
- Facilitate Care Coordination requests and act as a guide to
help patients navigate the dental care system to ensure their oral
health needs are metQualifications
- Traditional Healthcare Worker or Certified Healthcare Worker
certification is required
- Completion of a dental assisting program or the desire to
enroll in our internal training program
- Advanced Dental Assisting certifications preferred (EDDA, CDA,
RDA, EFODA)
- Experience as a Traditional Health Worker, Certified Health
Worker, or Patient Health Navigator is preferred
- Experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a
dental software such as Dentrix, Eagle Soft, or Dental Vision
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering
with all team members to ensure an exception patient experienceWe
are an equal opportunity employer and a proud advocate for
diversity and inclusion.
Keywords: Advantage Dental Oral Health Center, Yakima , Dental Assistant Patient Navigator I, Healthcare , Hermiston, Washington
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