Dental Assistant

4 weeks ago

Benton Harbor, United States Pokagon Band of Potwatomi Indians Full time
Position Summary: Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Essential Functions:
  • Complete procedures as listed in compliance with the Michigan Dental Practice act.
  • Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provide needed materials and supplies as directed by the supervising dentist.
  • Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  • Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining C.P.R. certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  • Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records as directed by supervising dentist.
  • Maintain patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Non-Essential Functions:
  • Fill in at the front desk, when necessary.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned.
Equipment:
  • Standard office equipment
  • Systems used: MS Office Applications, Internet, and Electronic Dental Record
Position Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Dental Assistant with x-ray certification in the State of Michigan. Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in State of Michigan preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak effectively and respond to questions.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
Indian Preference
  • Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Physical Requirements:
  • Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary.
  • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
Work environment:
  • Work in well-lighted, heated, air-conditioned building.
  • May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as hazardous substances/ chemicals.
  • Exposure to noise of agitated patients, significant work pace/pressure.
  • Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel is required.
Competencies:
  • Client Focus
  • Continuous Learning
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Exemplifying Integrity
  • Planning and Organizing

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