Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Department : Dental

Program : Dental

Reports to : Dental Manager

Employment Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Schedule : 40 Hours / 52 Weeks

Preference : TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Performs chair side assistance and related duties in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments, sets up trays, prepares materials and assists dentist during dental procedures
• Receives, reassures, and routes patients for treatment in DWC Dental
• Lays out all instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly; prepares un'ina operatory
• Assists dentist in all phases of general dentistry, utilizing techniques for four handed sit-down dentistry
• Passes instruments and materials to the dentist
• Keeps intra-oral area of operation clear using high-speed evacuator, suction tip and irrigation; retracts tissue, tongue and cheek
• Aids the dentist in calming fearful un'inas and if necessary, controlling un'ina movements. Alert to the condition of un'ina during treatment for signs of fainting, shock or other distress
• Operates dental x-ray equipment to take digital and panograph radiographs
• Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist
• Takes preliminary impressions for study models
• Pours and trims models from impressions, constructs mouth guards and bleaching trays, and places and removes rubber dams
• Administers fluoride treatments and sealants
• Relays dentist's instruction to un'ina for post-treatment care. Instructs un'ina on brushing and flossing techniques
• Records medical history of un'inas; documents the examination and treatment information relayed by dentist
• Routes un'inas for medical tests and services when required
• Cleans and sterilizes materials, instruments and equipment including and preparing sterile trays for chair side use
• Maintains operatories in neat and orderly fashion and within standards for clean dental procedures
• Observes appropriate infection control measures pre-and post-operatively
• Provides exceptional customer service
• Receives un'inas to the department in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
• Answers phones and direct calls to appropriate staff members of the department. Takes messages as required
• Determines which can be handled by staff members and which need management. Personally responds to non-technical questions regarding department
• Assists un'inas by providing accurate information that meets the un'inas' needs the first time
• Adhere to the Tribe's policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work

Physical Requirements

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

OSHA Categories

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job : Computer and other office equipment

List Tools : Standard Dental tools

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Preferred

License / Certification

Special Skills

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.