NHS Human Services, Inc.

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 Un'ina, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up trays, prepares materials and assists dentist during dental procedures
• Receives, reassures, and routes patients (un'inas) 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

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

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