Dental Assistant

Matrix Providers•Honolulu, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Assistant to join their team of talented professionals who provide health care services to Military Service Members and their families in Honolulu, HI. This role is responsible for performing a full range of dental assisting procedures in support of Dental Officer examinations and delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry" format. The Dental Assistant will aid in the provision of mandated dental surveillance and preventive services, assist in ensuring the quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports, and refer patients to staff dentists for evaluation. Duties include maintaining patient records, assisting during anesthesia administration, assisting in suture placement and removal, disposing of contaminated waste, and maintaining operatory cleanliness and infection control standards. The role may also include other duties such as working at the appointments desk, performing Central Sterile Supply functions, and participating in quality improvement meetings. The position operates under government supervision and the clinical direction of a dentist.

Requirements

Certificate or associate degree.
Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75. All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Successful completion of one of the following: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months. All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.
Certified in Radiography

Nice To Haves

Expanded Functions training program and certification in accordance with all current and relevant BUMED and DHA instructions and local directives at the Commanding Officer's discretion.

Responsibilities

Performing a full range of dental assisting procedures in support of Dental Officer examinations and delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry" format.
Aiding in the provision of mandated dental surveillance and preventive services.
Assisting in ensuring the quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports.
Referring patients who present with a complaint to staff dentists for evaluation and continuation of care.
Attending multidisciplinary treatment team meetings on behalf of the dental officers.
Maintaining patient records in accordance with Joint Commission and DTF/MTF requirements.
Assisting during administration of anesthesia.
Assisting in placement and removal of sutures.
Disposing of contaminated waste in accordance with the standard procedures of the DTF/MTF.
Maintaining operatory to meet the clinic's cleanliness and infection control standards.
As time permits, may be assigned other duties consistent with the normal duties of a dental assistant as directed by the Commanding Officer, such as working at the appointments desk, performing Central Sterile Supply functions, and participating in command quality improvement and assurance meetings.
Contributing in a positive manner to team building and morale as a member of a professional team.