Dental Assistant I. - Three Rivers Casino Resort/CTCLUSI
Coos Bay, OR 97420
About the Job
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing chair side assistance and authorized clinical duties to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist and/or Dental Health Aide Therapist in the Tribal Dental Clinic.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Chair side assisting includes, but is not limited to:
- Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Collecting and recording patient health histories.
- Patient management during dental procedures.
- Instrument transfer.
- Dental procedure isolation techniques, i.e., placing rubber dams.
- Preparation of dental materials, i.e., cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
- Dental charting using an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
- Inventory control and management.
- Performing digital imaging.
- Assist Dental Clinic Hygienist as needed.
- Assist front office Dental Clinic staff as needed.
- Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
- Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Provide excellent customer service to Dental Clinic clients and vendors.
- Maintain a good attendance record.
- Other duties as directed by management.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Exposure to bodily fluids.
JOB LOCATION
Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org
Keyword: Dental, Assistant, Certified, CDA, Expanded, Function, EFDA
Required Experience:
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least one year of experience interacting with the public and/or patients.
- This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing.
- This is a covered position which requires background check that includes fingerprinting.
- Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification required within 6-months of hire.
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or must pass the Oregon Basic Dental Assisting Exam within 90 days of hire.
- Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency or be able to obtain certificate within 90 days of hire.
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program.
- Two years recent experience in chair-side dental assisting.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
From: Three Rivers Casino Resort/CTCLUSI
Source : Three Rivers Casino Resort/CTCLUSI