Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Department: Dental Program: Dental Reports to: Dental Manager Employment Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 Job Summary Performs chair side assistance and related duties in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. Essential Functions - Prepares Un'ina, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up trays, prepares materials and assists dentist during dental procedures - Receives, reassures, and routes patients (un'inas) for treatment in DWC Dental - Lays out all instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly; prepares un'ina operatory - Assists dentist in all phases of general dentistry, utilizing techniques for four handed sit-down dentistry - Passes instruments and materials to the dentist - Keeps intra-oral area of operation clear using high-speed evacuator, suction tip and irrigation; retracts tissue, tongue and cheek - Aids the dentist in calming fearful un'inas and if necessary, controlling un'ina movements. Alert to the condition of un'ina during treatment for signs of fainting, shock or other distress - Operates dental x-ray equipment to take digital and panograph radiographs - Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist - Takes preliminary impressions for study models - Pours and trims models from impressions, constructs mouth guards and bleaching trays, and places and removes rubber dams - Administers fluoride treatments and sealants - Relays dentist's instruction to un'ina for post-treatment care. Instructs un'ina on brushing and flossing techniques - Records medical history of un'inas; documents the examination and treatment information relayed by dentist - Routes un'inas for medical tests and services when required - Cleans and sterilizes materials, instruments and equipment including and preparing sterile trays for chair side use - Maintains operatories in neat and orderly fashion and within standards for clean dental procedures - Observes appropriate infection control measures pre-and post-operatively - Provides exceptional customer service - Receives un'inas to the department in a friendly, professional and courteous manner - Answers phones and direct calls to appropriate staff members of the department. Takes messages as required - Determines which can be handled by staff members and which need management. Personally responds to non-technical questions regarding department - Assists un'inas by providing accurate information that meets the un'inas' needs the first time - Adhere to the Tribe's policies and procedures It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives. Working Conditions Lifting Requirements Light work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is c