Dental Assistant
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
SITE OF SERVICE:
NHC Oak Harbor WA
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Degree: Certificate(high school or GED is required)
Education:Successful completion of a one of the following:
oCertificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
oCertification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
oCertification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
o36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
oMembership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
oGraduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
Certification:Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
Cardiac Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart or American Red Cross
Experience:Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.
License:Healthcare providers must have one current valid active and unrestricted license.
U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
Language: Able to read write and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
Physical: 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.
DUTIES:
Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative prosthodontic oral surgical endodontic or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
Sterilizes instruments materials and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intraoral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models removes sutures places and removes rubber dams periopacks matrix bands and wedges. Relays dentists instructions to patient for posttreatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques care of appliances and causes of dental decay.
Operates dental Xray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains cleans and performs minor repairs on Xray equipment and materials.
Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
Patient Workload Readiness and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling
HOURS:
Monday Friday 0630 to 1630 (8.5 to 9 hour shift with 30 60 minute break)
Overage Hours/On Call: N/A
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 work 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
