Dental Assistant

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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.