Job Description

Location: Colorado (Travel)



Pay Range: $16.50 - $25.00 based on years of dental experience



Reports to: Specialty Manager






The outcome of this role is achieved by following Hero Core Values:






Integrity - Doing what is right for our patients, our teammates, and our company. Upholding moral principles and trustworthy actions.






Be in compliance with all laws governing our company (e.g., HIPAA, CDC, ADA, AAPD, OSHA, etc.) Use proper infection control practices Maintain patient confidentiality Always do the right thing--even when no one is watching Support the organization's goals and values, support affirmative action and respect diversity, and adhere to state and federal guidelines



Mission Driven - Focused on delivering high quality, compassionate healthcare through your daily activities in efforts to better the community we service.






Assist the team with a smooth flow of anesthesia support services and anesthesia supplies/equipment are available to all patients receiving Anesthesia care within each practice Willing to travel as needed to assist with anesthesia services Communicate in a child-friendly tone Continually reassure and educate patient and family throughout the entire appointment Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health Organizing and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards Ensuring practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.


Patient First - Evaluating our level of service and quality to the people we serve, putting what's best for our patients above all else.






Accurately describe to patient and family the necessary treatment and plan steps Efficiently obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist using coaching techniques Provide clear, effective, and encouraging oral hygiene instructions Accurately describe to patient and family the necessary treatment and plan steps Exhaust all efforts to provide the best patient experience




Accountability - Taking responsibility for meeting our commitment and taking ownership of our results.






Report to work on time as scheduled and ready to serve the patient throughout the entirety of the scheduled shift Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records Obtain written treatment plan signatures Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed Be prepared, self-motivated, and manage down time effectively Be the check-in and checkout face of specialty for parents Complete confirmation and follow up calls to parents Ensure patient charting and demographic information is correct and submitting claims



Compassion - Having the insight and vision to see others and help them along the journey of awareness, courage, confidence, and joy. Seeing people as humans and assuming positive intent.






Support a non-judgmental environment for patients and their families Work with others to provide and understand vision and inspiration to peers by displaying passion and optimism, remaining open to others' ideas, and being able to work in a fast-paced environment with different personalities Work situations are both routine and urgent/emergent in nature and require significant organizational skills and attention to detail Initiate friendly, stress reducing conversations with patients and family members Ability to describe protective stabilization to patient and family Effectively communicate proper oral hygiene and preventative care to the patient and family Communicate in a friendly tone



Teamwork - Acting as a contributing teammate to those you work with, striving for common culture and goals. Supporting one another to achieve the mission and seeing opportunity in yourself and others to develop and grow.






Report to work as scheduled and ready to work Collaborate with others to provide high-quality care and experience for our patients and their families Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with different personalities Provide support to the anesthesia department by assisting as needed Demonstrate a teamwork mentality The ability to anticipate Provider needs before and during treatment Participate in all office communication by offering ideas or problem-solving suggestions




Minimum Qualifications






High school diploma or GED Outstanding customer service skills Radiology Education and training that meets state requirements Strong interpersonal skills such as; a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents The ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner Ability to disinfect hygiene station following clinical contact surfaces protocol Efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment



Desired Qualifications






Able to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and on time Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, listening to patients' needs and possesses a friendly and outgoing demeanor Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, eClinicalWorks or similar EHR software Must be comfortable and knowledgeable of General Anesthesia and Oral Surgery Previous experience working in a dental office Current BLS CPR Certification Familiar with hygiene instruments and understanding the proper use of these instruments Experience with diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures Knowledge of tooth numbers/letters and the ability to chart existing restorations, teeth, decay and proposed restorations accurately




Physical Requirements



This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.






Work Environment



Work is performed in a standard office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment.






Equal Employment Opportunity Statement



The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the GA Assistant, but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.






Hero Practice Services group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.




Salary and Benefits



Full-time, non exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the , you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our Mission.


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Experience

PreferredExperience in the dental field. Experience with sedation/surgical services a plus!

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