Dental Assistant

Job Summary Site of Service: Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett, WA Position Qualifications and Requirements Degree: Certificate (high school or GED is required) Education: Successful completion of one of the following: Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by CODA of the ADA and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic. Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. Education must include course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X‑ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and, digital radiographic processing techniques. Certification: Certified in radiography. Duties Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions. Assist dentist chair side. Performs intra‑oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio‑packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post‑treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay. Operates dental X‑ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Hours Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 06:30 – 17:30. EEO Statement – Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr