We are currently looking for a Full Time Dental Assistant III to join our Dental Clinic Unit 2 team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.
Summary:
Responsibilities:
* Answers the phone, transfers calls, takes messages and screens calls per guidelines for areas served
* Prepare restorative materials for dental procedures
* Perform coronal polishing procedures as instructed by dentist
* Place and remove dental dam
* Application of topical anesthetic as instructed by dentist
* Application of sealants on teeth as instructed by dentist
* Application of topical fluoride as instructed by dentist
* Operates dental x-ray equipment
* May require to be cross trained in multiple areas as assigned
* Is a strong advocate and active participant in patient and patient family education i.e., diagnosis, medications and discharge instructions
* Records care given and reports patient care observations
* Maintains and documents intake and output
* Collects patient data in initial screening and documents as necessary
* Assists provider with diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures, exams, specimen collection and other care as directed
* Assists patients in scheduling appointments
* Facilitates communication between the patient and the medical staff
* Facilitates consults, referrals, and form completion as requested and approved by the medical staff
* Cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages, records, sterilizes, and stores all instruments and equipment used for patient care
* Assists with orientation, special activities and training on specific procedures, tasks or equipment
* May transport items within the Chickasaw Nation with an emphasis in and around assigned area
* All other duties as assigned
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines and meets needs
- Seeks positive experience and outcomes
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- May provide break coverage for others as assigned
- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit
* Maintain knowledge of and follow all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
Competencies:
Essential:
* Follow instructions, written or oral
* Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies
* Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
* Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and management
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
* Maintains clear and complete employee health records
Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent
Nonessential:
* Technical School
Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Basic Life Support
* Coronal Polishing Topical Fluoride Permit
* Nitrous Oxide Permit
Nonessential:
* Sealants Permit
Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Hospital or Clinic
* Potential exposure to biohazards
* Potential exposure to contagious diseases
* May be required to assist individuals who are emotionally disturbed
* Walk up to 100% of shift
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Use computer up to 25% of shift
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Standing up to 100% of shift
* Pass pre-employment drug test