Dental Assistant

1 month ago

Tuba City, Arizona, United States Tuba City Regional Health Care Corp. Full time
Job Summary

The Dental Assistant - Expanded Function performs a wide range of reversible intra-oral dental procedures under the direction of a dentist. This role requires knowledge of dental anatomy, related oral anatomy, and the technical methods and practices of dentistry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides chair-side assistance to dentists, anticipating their needs for various instruments, materials, and services.
  • Restores teeth prepared by dentists with permanent and temporary fillings.
  • Supports dentists in endodontic treatments by applying rubber dam, removing temporary fillings, and cleansing and drying the operative field.
  • Takes preliminary impressions for study models and modifies impression trays as needed.
  • Assists in surgical treatments by applying and removing periodontal and post-extraction dressings and removing sutures.
  • Instructs patients in preventive dental care measures, general nutrition related to dental health, and the care of prosthodontic appliances.
  • Applies desensitizing agents, tissue conditioners, and other topical agents prescribed by dentists to specified areas of the oral cavity.
  • Proficient in taking dental radiographs and constructing and placing temporary crowns and bridges.
  • Provides oral hygiene and post-op instructions to patients.
  • Works with Electronic Health Record (EHR) programs, including Dental Health Records, and provides training to new staff as instructed by the supervisor.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing courses.
  • Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to the patient service role.
  • Ensures proper PPE is used at all times while on duty, including wearing a face surgical mask in all hospital areas and practicing social distancing.
Requirements
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have completed 1 year of acceptable coursework, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work assignments specifically designed to provide the applicant with knowledge and skills required to perform expanded function procedures.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association is required, and if none, must obtain within 90 days after start of employment and must be maintained during employment at Tuba City Regional Health Care Corp.
  • Must have worked as a basic level Dental Assistant for at least 2 years.
  • Must be able to perform four-handed dentistry.
  • Must have worked continuously as a Dental Assistant for 5 years.
Work Environment

This position requires working in a well-lit clinical setting with strict infection control standards. Must wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. May be exposed to infectious diseases, chemical agents, and loud noises for long periods.

May frequently be exposed to dust, fumes, gases. May be occasionally exposed to extremes in temperature or humidity and hazardous or moving equipment.

Must have the ability to concentrate, handle a high degree of flexibility, demonstrate high degree of patience, and work in areas that are close and crowded for prolonged periods.

Must frequently cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, and handle multiple priorities in stressful situations.

Incumbent will occasionally need the ability to cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way, manage altercations, work alone, and adapt to shift work.

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