Dental Assistant
Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs chair side assistance and related duties in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Completed Dental Assistant program from an accredited school
- Must have one year of recent Dental Assistant experience which includes training in dental radiology
- Must possess valid Alaska driver's license and remain insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be able to obtain IHS radiology certification within 30 days of hire
- This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.
Nice To Haves
- May substitute education with years of experience
- Experience working with Alaska Native or American Indian people preferred
- Preferred Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Responsibilities
- Prepares Un'ina, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up trays, prepares materials and assists dentist during dental procedures
- Receives, reassures, and routes patients (un'inas) for treatment in DWC Dental
- Lays out all instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly; prepares un'ina operatory
- Assists dentist in all phases of general dentistry, utilizing techniques for four handed sit-down dentistry
- Passes instruments and materials to the dentist
- Keeps intra-oral area of operation clear using high-speed evacuator, suction tip and irrigation; retracts tissue, tongue and cheek
- Aids the dentist in calming fearful un'inas and if necessary, controlling un'ina movements. Alert to the condition of un'ina during treatment for signs of fainting, shock or other distress
- Operates dental x-ray equipment to take digital and panograph radiographs
- Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist
- Takes preliminary impressions for study models
- Pours and trims models from impressions, constructs mouth guards and bleaching trays, and places and removes rubber dams
- Administers fluoride treatments and sealants
- Relays dentist's instruction to un'ina for post-treatment care.
- Instructs un'ina on brushing and flossing techniques
- Records medical history of un'inas; documents the examination and treatment information relayed by dentist
- Routes un'inas for medical tests and services when required
- Cleans and sterilizes materials, instruments and equipment including and preparing sterile trays for chair side use
- Maintains operatories in neat and orderly fashion and within standards for clean dental procedures
- Observes appropriate infection control measures pre- and post-operatively
- Provides exceptional customer service
- Receives un'inas to the department in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
- Answers phones and direct calls to appropriate staff members of the department. Takes messages as required
- Determines which can be handled by staff members and which need management. Personally responds to non-technical questions regarding department
- Assists un'inas by providing accurate information that meets the un'inas' needs the first time
- Adhere to the Tribe's policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
