Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa (IHCRC) is a nonprofit organization empowering the American Indian community through exceptional, culturally responsive healthcare. Our team-driven environment is rooted in community, respect, accountability, excellence, and stewardship, with a shared commitment to health promotion and disease prevention. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our expanding Dental Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate appropriate skills to support the dentists during procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain a sterile, professional and organized clinical environment. This role is essential for delivering exceptional dental care and ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic.

Essential Job Functions

• Is engaged and demonstrates appropriate skill when assisting the dentists during examinations and treatment of patients.
• Ensures dental operatories are well maintained and are appropriately set up for the planned procedure.
• Competently takes radiographs, performs coronal polishing, and provides oral hygiene instruction and fluoride treatments as direct by the dentist.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Dentrix and the EHR. Enters relevant ADA codes into Dentrix for review and completion by the dentists.
• Checks and records patient's vitals per dental department guidelines.
• Ensures that treatment plans, forms, and consents reviewed with the patient are appropriately signed and dated.
• Follows proper safety procedures, utilizes proper protective equipment and maintains proper infection control protocols at all times.
• Works efficiently to ensure all patients are seated in a timely manner.

Required License, Certification, Education, Specialized Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a formal dental assisting program required.
• Dental Assistant license required. Coronal polishing, radiation safety, and nitrous oxide permits preferred.
• 1+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• BLS CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in obtaining patient vital signs.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with dental practice management software.

About Indian Health Care Resource Center

Utilizing a patient-centered, multidisciplinary, medical home approach, Indian Health Care Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offers a full range of health and wellness services tailored to the Indian community. MISSION The mission of the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Inc. (IHCRC) is to empower the American Indian through exceptional healthcare! VISION At IHCRC, we will be the recognized leader in redefining primary healthcare for the American Indian. HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION GOAL The long-term goal of IHCRC is to improve general health status and reduce the incidence and severity of chronic disease by engaging the Indian community in ongoing health promotion, and disease prevention and management programs