Dental Assistant

COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE•Coos Bay, OR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Dental Director, the Dental Assistant will assist in preparing the clinic for patient care, provide chairside assistance for the dental providers, and help ensure the dental workspace meets strict hygienic requirements. This position may involve transporting Native Americans and Non-Native patients and clients in the KWC vehicles, employee-owned vehicles and rental vehicles to and from a variety of Health Center functions and activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
12 months of experience working in a dental office performing chair-side assistance.
Certified Dental Assistant certificate from an accredited school.
Above-average experience using a PC and MS Office products.
Current and valid Oregon driver’s license in good standing with no insurability issues as determined by the Tribe’s insurance carrier is required.

Nice To Haves

Dental x-ray certification preferred. If not certified, must be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire date.
Working knowledge of dental or other insurance programs helpful.

Responsibilities

Assists dental providers in all procedures as required.
Follows infection control policies and procedures for sterilization of instruments, cleaning of patient care areas, and use of personal protective equipment.
Maintains complete and accurate patient dental records, charts, and filings.
Provides dental records to dental providers prior to appointments.
Prepares operatories for patient care, including cleaning and setting up the instruments and supplies prior to seating patient.
Greets and seats patients in a timely manner for their appointments.
Provides oral hygiene instruction and performs authorized patient care services.
Prepares post-op care bags, tooth decay prevention packs, and oral hygiene information bags.
Performs digital dental x-rays and takes impressions as ordered by providers.
Prepares treatment plans for patient signatures.
Maintains eye wash station and water line.
Mops and sweeps floors as needed.
Maintains records of inventory and supplies required for dental procedures.
Receives and organizes supplies.
Restocks and replaces products.
Coordinates with other dental staff to ensure efficient and effective dental clinic operations.
Manages closings of operatories, sterilization room, and x-ray machines.
Assists with orienting, training, and delegating work for assigned staff.
Performs as dental receptionist in their absence.
Other duties as assigned.
Required to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent, individuals with mental illness or development disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities. This includes reporting any evidence of physical injury, neglect, sexual or emotional abuse or financial exploitation.