What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Temporary position at Northern Valley Indian Health?
Job Description
Woodland Court dental clinic has an immediate need for a full time, temporary Dental Assistant. Assignment is expected to last approximately 3-6 months.
Under direct supervision from the Lead RDA, the Dental Assistant will function as a circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures and work as a team with other dental staff to support efficient flow of operations to ensure the highest level of patient care. The Dental Assistant must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials. This position may require travel between Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. sites to help fill temporary staffing vacancies and / or shortages.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to :
- Perform all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties within the legal limits of California State Law, i.e., endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures.
- Under the direct supervision of the Dentists, perform Dental Assistant duties as per NVIH policy, procedures and State of California licensing guidelines.
- Perform dental imaging, including but not limited to, intraoral and extraoral photographs and radiographs for diagnostic and treatment.
- Perform the following supportive tasks to ensure efficiency of patient flow :
- Clean, sterilize instruments, and set up trays.
- Stock and store all supplies and materials.
- Maintenance and testing of equipment (sterilizer, x-ray dosimetry, x-ray processor, etc.) including daily lubrication of equipment.
- Pouring up models and other lab procedures.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and preventive dental education under the supervision of the dentist.
- Documentation of exam findings in patient record.
- Maintain clean, orderly and well stocked operatories and laboratory.
- Plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.
- Work in conjunction with Dentists to develop and implement preventive dental activities for the community.
- Other duties as assigned.
All NVIH employees are expected to :
Experience and Skills
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.
Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.
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