Dental Assistant

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribal Health is seeking a skilled dental assistant/technician for the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Everett, WA. The role involves assisting dentists across restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, and periodontal procedures, scheduling patients, and recording medical histories.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, taking impressions and radiographs, sutures, rubber dams, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Certificate or high school diploma or GED required.
• Education must include courses in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment under dentist supervision.
• Receives and schedules patients for treatment; records medical history and treatment details.
• Assists dentist chair side; performs intra-oral procedures; takes impressions; manages sutures and rubber dam placement.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment for intra- and extra-oral radiographs; prepares study models and custom trays.

Job description

Summary

SITE OF SERVICE:

Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett, WA

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Degree: Certificate(high school or GED is required)

Education:Successful completion of a 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.

Education must include course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and, digital radiographic processing techniques.

Certification:Certified in radiography

DUTIES:

Performs duties in providing assistance 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 medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.

Assist dentist 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 dentists instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.

Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs.

Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays.

HOURS:

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 1730 hours

Are you ready for your next opportunity?

When you work with Tribal Health, you work with talented and passionate teams who are making an impact on Native health disparities. We offer an unforgettable, career-changing adventure and because we are clinically led, you can count on 24/7 support, so you always feel confident and comfortable on the job.

We recognize that you are the best part of us. In addition to a wealth of benefits, we offer caring recruiters who match your personal and professional goals to the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician, who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.

EEO Statement - Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.