JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

POSITION:  Dental Assistant

 

LOCATION:  Red Cliff Community Health Center

 

SALARY:  Negotiable depending upon qualifications

 

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON EXEMPT POSITION

 

SUPERVISOR(S):  Dentist and Health Center Administrator

 

JOB SUMMARY:  Serves as a certified or registered dental assistant aiding the dentist in performing restorative, prophylactic, endodontic and surgical procedures.

           

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Performs limited intra-oral procedures and chair side assistant duties in all phases of prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry.
  2. Receives and routes patients and assists patients in completing medical history questionnaire.
  3. Charts examination and treatment information as relayed by the dentist.
  4. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition, including sterilization of instruments, materials and equipment.
  5. Properly lays out all instruments and materials needed for each treatment, prepares all tray sets for operative, endodontic and surgical procedures.
  6. Instructs patients in preventive dental care; demonstrates brushing and flossing techniques and use of disclosing tablets, explains the cause of decay and its relationship to diet.
  7. Takes radiographs, impressions for study models, applies rubber dam, removes sutures, performs prophylaxis and applies topical fluoride.
  8. Obtains and records vital signs as directed by dentist.
  9. Relays dentist’s instruction to patients for post-op care.
  10. Maintains and records for supply levels and order supplies to be used and charting forms
  11. Applies sealants as directed by dentist.
  12. Aids in training of trainee dental assistants.  Demonstrates clinic maintenance, chair side assistance and radiographic duties regularly performed.  Observes and advises trainee as they perform these duties.
  13. Pours and trims models and fabricates custom temporaries.
  14. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by Health Center Administration, Health Board, Tribal Council, regulatory bodies, and/or third party payers.  Maintain a record of all reports and supporting documentation as required.
  15. Maintain the confidentiality of all client specific information and data in accord with federal and state guidelines and requirements.
  16. Present a professional, caring image for the Health Center and its programs.
    1. Maintain a cooperative relationship with other Health Center staff and co-workers.
    2. Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and respect in communication and interaction with Health Center patients, visitors, and staff and with outside agencies and programs.
    3. Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and collaboration between programs, services, and co-workers.
    4. Dress appropriately to promote professionalism within the Health Center.
  1. Utilize the resources, materials, office supplies, equipment and physical plant allocated for use by the Red Cliff Community Health Center in accord with professional practice norms and Tribal policy.
  2. Participate in quality assurance measures conducted within the Health Center.
  3. Adhere to a professional code of conduct and applicable federal and state laws and regulations in the discharge of these assigned duties.
  4. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
  5. Participate in the implementation of grants, contracts, and projects being carried out under the auspices of the Red Cliff Community Health Center and at the direction of the Administrator.  These activities are to comply with the directives of the Tribal Council and Health Center Administration and to fulfill the conditions of the individual grant, contract, or project.  The specific duties will reflect the individual program in initiative and the concurrent needs and resources of the Health Center.  These assignments will vary from time to time due to the cyclical nature of these program efforts.
  6. Performs other job related duties as directed by the immediate supervisor or Tribal Administration.

 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:  None

 

KNOWLEDGE:  Knowledge of oral anatomy and bone structure of the face to take diagnostic dental radiographs.  Basic dental disease prevention techniques, basic dental terminology and record keeping procedures.  Knowledge of sterilization and infection control techniques.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Successful completion of an assistant program recognized and accredited by the American Dental Association that included radiographic techniques, darkroom/processing and film mounting.

 

 PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Daily contact with patients, visitors, primary care providers, Tribal and Health Center Administration, and other Health Center staff.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying.  Items may be placed on overhead storage.  Weights to be carried are usually less than 50 pounds.  At times, the Dental Assistant will be required to personally assist patients.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Red cliff Community Health Center; office and clinic settings.  Exposure to hazards of the health care industry.  Work setting must be maintained as a clean, nonsmoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations.

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Must have valid WI driver’s license, vehicle, and at least liability insurance.  If no insurance, must get within three weeks.  Must also be eligible for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.  May require overnight travel to attend meetings or training. 

 

POSTING:   January 18, 2012

DEADLINE:   February 16, 2012

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

 

            Red Cliff Tribal Administration Building

            Personnel Office

            88385 Pike Road

            Hwy 13

            Bayfield, WI  54814

                       

rwygonik@redcliff-nsn.gov            

susie.gurnoe@redcliff-nsn.gov

 

            (715) 779-3700 ext. 267 or 268

 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

 

ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE RED CLIFF TRIBE ARE SUBJECTED TO THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF RCCL CHAPTER 43, AND THAT YOU ARE UNDER A CONTINUEING OBLIGATION TO SUPPLEMENT THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY CONVICTIONS THAT OCCUR AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TRIBE.

 

 

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