Dental Assistant (Basic)

Tuba City Regional Health Care • Tuba City, AZ

106d

About The Position

The primary function of a dental assistant (DA) is to perform chair-side assistance in all areas of dentistry such as, restorative, prosthodontics, surgery, endodontics, and periodontics for both routine and emergent care. Dental Assistants will greet and seat patients, take radiographs, set-up instruments for procedures, clean/disinfect operatories, use proper infection control protocol at all times. DA's are also involved with community programs such as the School-based Sealant & Fluoride Varnish Program. DA's will rotate through all clinics within the TCRHCC Dental Program. DA's are required to work with the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR). Customer Service is a priority for all dental staff.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have completed a Dental Assistant Training Course in a program of 13 weeks or greater in duration
• If no Dental Assistant Training Course has been completed, candidate can be considered if one has worked as a Dental Assistant for 1 year within the past 3 years
• Applicant must have active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
• Must have experience with chair-side assistance as part of Dental Assisting (DA) Training program
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and experience with rubber-dam isolation
• Must have worked as a DA continuously for 1 year within the past 5 years or as a volunteer DA for 2 months if the date of graduation from DA training is 5 yrs or more from the date of application for employment
• Must have worked as a DA or volunteer DA if the date of graduation from DA training is 0-5 yrs from the date of application for employment
• Must have a record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment
• Must possess high ethical standards and have no history of complaints
• Must be reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Must have basic computer skills needed to complete required administrative tasks
• Must successfully complete fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for proper dental procedures including setting up instruments
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment at satellite clinics
• Organize and lay out instruments for dental provider's use
• Meet and greet patients and seat them in the dental chair
• Monitor condition of patient during treatment; checking for signs of fainting, shock, or other signs of distress
• Perform routine dental laboratory procedures including pouring and trimming models, constructing custom impression trays, fabricating base plates and bite rims, fabricating mouth guards, basic denture repairs, etc.
• Perform rubber dam isolation for restorative/operative and endodontic procedures
• Clean, package and sterilize all dental instruments and ensure proper storage
• Take radiographs proficiently
• Perform dental charting for exams and treatment planning proficiently
• Provide supragingival cleanings, rubber cup prophylaxis, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments under general supervision by a dental provider after appropriate training
• Provide Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) and Post-Op Instructions (POI) for certain procedures
• Complete all mandatory trainings and certifications as required of the position in the timeframe designated by supervisor
• Work with EDR and EHR programs; training will be provided
• Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty
• Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly
• Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease
• Complete all patient care documentation in the electronic health record entries accurately and in real-time
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees