This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12808658Dental Technician

　　Classification: Non-Exempt

　　Reports To: Dental Manager

　　Supervises Others: No

　　Essential Role: Provides support to the dental staff by ensuring propersterilization of instruments, proper sanitation of treatment rooms, andby providing translation between staff and patients to complement thedentists role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMedHealth Clinic, Inc.

　　Duties & Responsibilities:

　　Maintains and stocks exam rooms.

　　Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.

　　Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.

　　Scans clearance letters into patients EHR as needed.

　　Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

　　Performs other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registration:

　　High school diploma or equivalent required.

　　CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days ofemployment).

　　Experience

　　Previous dental office experience preferred.

　　Previous computer experience or training preferred.

　　Behavioral

　　Courteous, honest and professional at all times.

　　Able to communicate and relate well with dentists and other clinicalstaff.

　　Must be fluent in Spanish in both speaking and writing in order toprovide translation for patients.

　　Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office andits processes.

　　Able to maintain appropriate certification(s).

　　Efficient, organized and accurate.

　　Understands ethics of confidentiality.

　　Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinationsrecommended by OSHA Guidelines.

　　Must have HEP B vaccination.

　　Working Conditions:

　　Dental office environment. Multi-task oriented position including directpatient care may require sitting or standing for long periods. Bending,stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Must interact withdentists, dental hygienists, patients and other office personnel. Mustpossess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity. May involve contactwith angry, upset or ill persons. Will involve potential exposure toblood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visualacuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Must haveauditory acuity to handle phone calls and patient interaction.

　　Work Schedule: Schedules vary. May require overtime depending on patientvolumes.

　　Working Conditions:

　　Dental office environment. Multi-task oriented position including directpatient care may require sitting or standing for long periods. Bending,stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Must interact withdentists, dental hygienists, patients and other office personnel. Mustpossess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity. May involve contactwith angry, upset or ill persons. Will involve potential exposure toblood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visualacuity and manual dexterity to assist with procedures, perform andinterpret lab results, and interface with computer. Must have auditoryacuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.

　　This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May1995).

　　The above statement statements are intended to describe the generalnature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to beconstrued, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, andskills required of personnel so classified.

　　Confidentiality: As an employee of GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc., you arebound by principles of dental ethics. You have both a legal and moralobligation to protect the privacy of our patients. In the course of yourwork, you will have access to confidential information regardingpatients, an /or the practices\' confidential business. It is essentialthat you refrain from any discussions regarding personal informationabout a patient, a patient\'s condition, a patient\'s finances,proprietary company information, and/or the practices\' confidentialbusiness with any third person. This includes, but is not limited to,other employees, your spouse, family or friends. CONFIDENTIALITY IS SOIMPORTANT THAT ANY BREACH OF THIS POLICY WILL BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FORTERMINATION. Review and signature of the Agreement is a condition ofemployment.