Dental Assistant I.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing chair side assistance and authorized clinical duties to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist and/or Dental Health Aide Therapist in the Tribal Dental Clinic.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Chair side assisting includes, but is not limited to:

• Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Collecting and recording patient health histories.
• Patient management during dental procedures.
• Instrument transfer.
• Dental procedure isolation techniques, i.e., placing rubber dams.
• Preparation of dental materials, i.e., cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
• Dental charting using an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
• Inventory control and management.
• Performing digital imaging.
• Assist Dental Clinic Hygienist as needed.
• Assist front office Dental Clinic staff as needed.
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Provide excellent customer service to Dental Clinic clients and vendors.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as directed by management.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.

JOB LOCATION

Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org