Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician

Description

LifeHealth, LLC, a federal government contractor, is seeking Dental Assistants/Sterilization Technicians to support Arizona Army National Guard State Surgeon Office and Medical Detachment.

SERVICES ARE NEEDED:

• Part time, PRN, and On-Call
• Friday-Sunday once per month (8 hours/day for a total of 24 hours)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays twice per month (8 hours/day for a total of 32 hours)
• Day and Weekend shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for tracking the dental status of all assigned treatment Soldiers.
• Advise Soldiers on duty limitations associated with a dental issue.
• Complete annual course on dentalcare.com: Clinical practice Guidelines for an Infection Control/exposure Control program in the Oral Healthcare Setting.
• Complete annual course on dentalcare.com: Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-care Items in Oral Healthcare Settings.
• Performs Sterilization of dental equipment.
• Performs Spore Testing weekly for sterilization equipment.
• Set up and tear down procedure room for dental treatment with infection control measures.
• Shocks water lines and prepares pro-cart for preparation of dental treatment.
• Provides dental assisting services for dentist during dental treatment including suction, retraction, and passing instruments.
• Assists in maintaining dental equipment to include storage, handling, and inventorying.
• Must be available to work on scheduled weekday and weekend PHA/SRP dates.
• Must be able to collect and track data and enter data into agency's electronic system.
• Retrieve Soldier's records and escort Soldier to and from dental treatment area.
• Takes radiographs of Soldiers using digital dental radiographic equipment to include panoramic radiographs.
• Routinely tests equipment for functionality and coordinates minor repairs with Facility Manager.
• Keeps State Dental Officer apprised of changes to or work needed with dental treatment area and equipment on a monthly or As Needed basis.
• Maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) standards and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dental Assistant Training from a licensed dentist and/or Certification from an accredited school.
• Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician position may be filled by an individual with a dental assistant certification (Licensed to practice in Arizona) and 1 year experience in the discipline.
• Training in radiology and radiology safety.
• Previous work with military service members encouraged but not required.
• CPR/BLS training IAW American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 government clearance.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive starting salary of $27 per hour (includes a health & welfare stipend).
• Accrued paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Paid federal holidays based on hours worked

LifeHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.