DENTAL ASSISTANT - ORAL SURGERY *We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply" SITE OF SERVICE: •Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and all associated branch medical clinics.
•Shall receive notification 48 hours prior to reassignment within a 50 mile radius of their assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: •
Degree: Certificate
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Education: 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.
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.
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Certification: Certified in radiography.
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Additional Certifications : Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
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Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant
after graduation. •
U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen.
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English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
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Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
CORE DUTIES: •Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
•Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
•Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
•Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
•Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
•Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
•Pours and trims models from impressions, and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
GENERAL DUTIES: •Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
•Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
•Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
•Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
•Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
•Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
•Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
•Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
•Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
•Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
•Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
•Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
•Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
•Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
•Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
•Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
•Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities. 5.5.3.1.20. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
HOURS: •Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between the hours of 0630 to 1630.
•The HCWs shall be scheduled for an 8.5 hour shift including an uncompensated 30 minute meal break.
•Each HCW shall be on duty for 80 hours every two weeks, except during periods of approved leave and holidays.
•In no instance will the HCW exceed 160 hours (on-site service plus approved leave and holidays) per 4-week period.
•At the mutual agreement of the contractor and the Government, alternative schedules may be implemented such as a compressed work schedule.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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