Dental Assistant - Full Time - Cortez Integrated Healthcare - Durango, CO

at  Axis Health System

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Considerable knowledge and skill obtained through experience and/or training to be able to provide appropriate care to all clinic patients.
• Advanced knowledge of dental record keeping practices including documentation in an electronic health/dental record.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, to recognize problems outside of this role and refer appropriately.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology
• Physical capability to interact with others and perform mobility requirements of the position
• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current drivers license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required.
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
  Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire
  About our Axis Health System: We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, youll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.
  Our concept of integrated, whole person, healthcare is population-based, patient-centered, outcome-driven and technology-enabled. Health and wellness are not program components; they are a central tenet of our approach. Our mission to make a meaningful difference through healthcare innovation and caring for the whole person

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