Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
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Job Description
DENTAL ASSISTANT
SITE OF SERVICE:
Fort Bliss Detention Center
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Completion of a Dental Assistant Program
Certification: Possess certification as a Radiographer or show evidence of specific training experience and competence in the administration of radiological exams/imaging
Additional Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience: Possess a minimum of one year of experience
U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen
English Language Requirement: Able to read write and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
Specific Tasks:
Perform the following functions within the scope of accepted dental assistant shall be essentially the same duties as those required of any Medical Corps personnel or Government civil service provider of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.
Assist dentist in many aspects of direct patient care
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning equipment and instruments.
Perform radiological exams/imaging ensuring that images are characterized by diagnostic quality accurately oriented and properly exposed in a timely manner
Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients reporting any problems to the dentist.
Assists dentist in charging findings and treatment plans in patient records.
HOURS:
Shifts will be scheduled for 8 hour shifts
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fastpaced dynamic be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous and able to work with various skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fastpaced demanding environment.
LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
