Dental Assistant, KP Dental at Keizer Station (On-Call, Days)

Kaiser Permanente • Keizer, OR

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About The Position

Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. The position involves performing all duties permitted to a dental assistant consistent with the individual's training and under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in the State Dental Practice Act and related Administrative Rules. Responsibilities include applying topical anesthetic, removing sutures, assisting in various dental procedures, and maintaining patient records. The dental assistant will also be responsible for ensuring a clean and organized work environment, responding to medical emergencies, and adhering to infection control guidelines.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant OR a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon).
• Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire.
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.
• Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.
• Well organized in use of time and effort.
• Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers, and other employees.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents as directed by the provider.
• Remove sutures and post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
• Retract a patient's cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation.
• Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber dam.
• Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water.
• Inspect the oral cavity using a mirror.
• Dry root canals with paper points.
• Place temporary filling material into the endodontic access.
• Take impressions for periodontal night guard.
• Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of calculus.
• Train patients in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease.
• Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films.
• Organize patients' dental records consistent with established guidelines.
• Greet and inform patients of general treatment to be provided.
• Review health questionnaire with patients and notify provider of reported conditions.
• Promote patients' emotional comfort by gaining rapport and instilling confidence.
• Prepare, organize, arrange and pass dental instruments, supplies and materials as requested by the provider.
• Establish and maintain a clear and clean operating field.
• Record and verify information in the patients' dental records according to established procedures.
• Respond to medical emergency situations consistent with established guidelines.
• Expose and process dental radiographs as required.
• Clean, sterilize, and process instruments consistent with established guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, well-organized, and supplied work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED