DENTAL ASSISTANT

DENTAL ASSISTANT Job Location Arizona State Hospital, 501 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Posting Details Salary: $47,840 Grade: 17 Closing Date: Open until Filled Job Summary The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist in providing direct dental evaluations, patient care/treatment such as fillings or extractions, and performing dental x‑rays. The Dental Assistant will answer phones, schedule appointments, coordinate clinic activities with hospital unit staff and other specialty clinic staff. The position will involve providing oral hygiene and dental problem prevention education to patients/residents and maintaining hospital dental clinic records and ensuring their completion. The Dental Assistant maintains dental clinic supplies and equipment, decontaminates and cleans instruments after use, prepares instruments for sterilization, sterilizes and stores instruments and supplies for future use. Job Duties Assist dentist in providing direct dental evaluations, care and treatment such as fillings or extractions. Perform dental x‑rays. Answer phones, schedule appointments, coordinate clinic activities with hospital unit staff and other specialty clinic staff. Provide oral hygiene and dental problem prevention education to patients/residents. Maintain hospital dental clinic records and ensure their completion. Maintain dental clinic supplies and equipment; decontaminate and clean instruments after use, prepare instruments for sterilization, sterilize and store instruments and supplies for future use. Other duties as assigned relating to the position (typically 5%‑10%). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: Principles, concepts and current practices of dental care and treatment commonly performed by a dental assistant. The supplies and instrumentation utilized in providing basic and expanded dental care. Principles and methods of sterilizing instruments. Oral hygiene and plaque control techniques. Basic knowledge of dental procedures, with the ability to assist the dentist with procedures. Basic understanding of various supplies and dental equipment. Basic understanding of dental preventive care and providing education to patients regarding dental hygiene. Basic understanding of oral dentistry methods, infection control, OSHA and hazardous material regulations. Basic understanding of dental anatomy and pathology. Basic knowledge of the components, use and effects of pharmaceutical agents used in dentistry. HIPAA regulations. Performance Management (PM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies. Skill In: Coordinating office/clinic appointments. Scheduling of procedures. Ordering and maintaining dental supplies and equipment. Performing preliminary examinations and recording normal and abnormal conditions of patients’ oral structures and tissues. Assembling required instruments for appropriate dental procedures. Decontamination/cleaning and sterilization of instruments. Maintaining required documentation. Ability to: Use dental equipment and materials. Follow oral and written instructions. Perform clerical work. Communicate both orally and in writing in a professional manner. Deal with challenging patient populations. Provide fluoride treatments. Autoclave dental instruments. Provide patient education effectively. Support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community and promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment. Selective Preference(s) Dental Assistant Certification and 2+ years of experience. Ideally, the successful candidate will have strength to deal with physical situations involving patient care. Pre-Employment Requirements Arizona Radiological Proficiency Certification and relevant work experience. State Hospital employee must obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S. § 41‑1758.07. All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). Applicant must meet Driver’s License Requirements if this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle. Benefits Affordable medical and dental insurance plans Paid vacation and sick time Paid Parental Leave—up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) 10 paid holidays per year Wellness program and plans Life insurance Short‑/long‑term disability insurance Defined retirement plan Award‑winning Infant at Work program Credit union membership Transit subsidy ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program Retirement To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS equal to your contribution. New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220‑6462. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government