Job description
Position Description
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Dental Assistant Overview:
The community health Dental Assistant works directly with the dentist or dental hygienist to assist in the provision of dental services. The successful candidate should have knowledge of four-handed dentistry techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Dental Assistant Overview:
The community health Dental Assistant works directly with the dentist or dental hygienist to assist in the provision of dental services. The successful candidate should have knowledge of four-handed dentistry techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Performs all duties required as a part of four-handed chairside dental assisting - Takes prescribed dental radiographs and/or intraoral photographs
- Provides instructions to patients under the guidance of the dentist
- Performs infection control and instrument sterilization according to dental policies and procedures; performs weekly biologic monitoring
- Schedules appointments using the dental appointment software (Dentrix)
- Performs patient eligibility screening; verifies insurance eligibility
- Performs clinical financial tasks including co-pay collection and weekly financial report to submit to finance
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly dental preventive maintenance
- Participate in school-based and community events to promote oral health
- Other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
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High School diploma or GED equivalency
Experience:
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Six (6) months experience in a dental clinical setting as a dental assistant
Licensure:
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Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Texas Registered Dental Assistant
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work well with public and staff members
- Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process
Core Competencies
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Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
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Ability to adapt to change - Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
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Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
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Full-Time | Regular - Monday – Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.; However, times may vary due to the variability of an event-based schedule
- Other days and hours as necessary
Work Environment:
This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.
Physical Demands:
Must possess the physical ability and manual dexterity to assist the dentist and dental hygienist with direct patient care in a dental clinical setting.
Work Location:
This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.
Physical Demands:
Must possess the physical ability and manual dexterity to assist the dentist and dental hygienist with direct patient care in a dental clinical setting.
Work Location:
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Humble Dental Clinic 1730 Humble Place Drive Humble, TX 77338
- Must be willing to travel to work at multiple clinic locations within Harris County, as directed
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered
only
to employees in
regular
(full-time)
positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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