Dental Assistant (Part-time Weekends)

Job Description

Job Description

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Are you a skilled dental assistant looking for a unique opportunity? Do you have a passion for dental care and the flexibility to travel? If so, we have an exciting position for you!

SUMMARY:

LAUKOA is currently seeking applicants to fill our Dental Assistant positions located throughout the state of Tennessee in support of Medical Readiness Services for the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG). Services will be performed in mobile and portable treatment environments at the client’s location of choice throughout Minnesota. Work is primarily on weekends, with some occasional weekdays, and all work is performed on a part-time, “as needed” basis supporting Soldier medical and dental readiness requirements. LAUKOA provides health readiness services to help maintain a deployable military force for the TNARNG.

LOCATION: Various throughout Tennessee

HOURLY WAGE: Available upon request

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support sterilization, infection prevention, and biohazard control procedures in clinical treatment areas.
• Assist providers with DRC documentation and Service member dental readiness processing activities.
• Prepare and maintain mobile or portable dental treatment areas and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards and PPE requirements.
• Capture digital x-rays (Bitewings, Periapicals, and Panographs)
• Complete event set up, take down, and maintenance of workstation equipment.
• Assist yearly examination/screening and ensure accurate charting on Military forms
• Scan through documentation to identify Soldier’s required needs
• Safeguard all patient information
• Ensures all actions comply with HIPAA and other appropriate federal and state laws and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensure for the state of Tennessee
• Active certificate in Dental Radiology from the Tennessee Board of Dentistry
• CPR/BLS certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid US driver’s license
• Excellent customer service skills and experience interacting with difficult clientele
• Utilization of universal precautions for patient care
• 1+ years’ experience in a dental setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
• Ability to work for lengthy periods and perform accurately at adequate speed
• Must submit no less than two professional references with a resume

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with military dental readiness documentation systems including MEDCHART DenClass.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.