Dental Assistant

Osage Nation Health Center • Pawhuska, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant function is to perform all routine and advanced chairside functions while providing the incumbent an opportunity to maintain advanced expanded function skills. Only those employees possessing advanced expanded function certificates are to be assigned to this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Oklahoma Dental Permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
• Certified Dental Assistant in the state of Oklahoma
• Intermediate level of knowledge in sterilizing dental instruments and keeping the clinic clean and presentable to clients
• Knowledge of HIPPA and Privacy Act
• Knowledge of dental terminology
• Knowledge and skill of tooth isolation techniques
• High level of personal integrity and ethics
• High level of problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dental anatomy and radiographic techniques in order to correctly expose, process and mount radiographs
• May be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine and advanced chairside functions.
• Maintain advanced expanded function skills.
• Sterilize dental instruments.
• Keep the clinic clean and presentable to clients.
• Accurately record treatment and examination information to patient file.
• File and retrieve patient records.
• Maintain a dry field for placement of restorations and sealants.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Travel to conferences and training sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED