Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantTryfacta is seeking a Dental Assistant for our client in Columbus, MS 39710. This is a Temporary Long Term Contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!Position Title: Dental AssistantLocation: Columbus, MS 39710Duration: 12 months with options to extend up to 5 yearsWork Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (M-F)Overview: The Dental Assistant provides chairside clinical support to dentists and assists in the delivery of comprehensive dental care. The role includes patient scheduling, radiography, sterilization of instruments, maintaining dental equipment, patient education, and administrative support in a military treatment facility.Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms duties in aiding 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 to the medical history of patients.Charts examination and treatment information.Records information on prescriptions.Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays.Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.Assists dentist at 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. Instruct patients in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.Pours and trims models from impressions and fabricates vacuum formed dental appliances.Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.Coordinates and tracks referrals to off base dental specialists through Active-Duty Dental Program.Assists in training of 3-level Dental Assistants according to the Career Field Education and Training Plan provided by Dental Clinic LeadershipMinimum QualificationsLegal AuthorizationThe contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. CitizenCertifications:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Radiography certificationDegree/Education: Certificate; Successful completion of ONE of the following:Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (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.Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques.Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.