Dental Assistant

Lower Sioux; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Sioux Health Care Center is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to assist in a variety of dental clinic tasks. The role involves patient interaction, maintaining a sterile environment, and preparing dental materials. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of dental practices, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the needs of the Lower Sioux Indian Community.

Qualifications

• Experienced dental assistant in general or specialized dentistry.
• Strong technical knowledge of dentistry and dental materials.
• Ability to operate dental equipment and maintain sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Providing chair-side dental assistance and patient education.
• Maintaining clinic environment and compliance with sterile techniques.
• Managing inventory of dental instruments and materials.

Skills

Dental anatomy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience as a dental assistant

Training in dental procedures

Knowledge of Native American culture

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Microsoft Office

Eaglesoft+

Job description

JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Lower Sioux Health Care Center

REPORTS TO: Health and Clinic Director

FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt / PRN

HOURS: Monday – Thursday 7:30am to 5:00 pm

SALARY: Dependent on Experience

SUMMARY:

The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting Lower Sioux Dental Clinic with responsible for a wide range of tasks in the clinic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a dental assistant in general or specialized dentistry.
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, physiology, equipment, tools, and technical practices of dentistry and the application of dental materials.
• Experience operating dental x-ray equipment to properly expose and process dental radiographs.
• Practical knowledge of sterile technique and occupational safety.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring all instruments and equipment are sterile prior to use.
• Prepare dental materials to include composites, amalgams, cement, impression materials, and other supplies as directed.
• Monitor and manage inventory of dental instruments, equipment, materials, and related supplies.
• Strong computer experience and aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to manage sensitive and highly confidential information in a professional manner.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Willing to receive additional training and willing to work in a changing/dynamic role.
• Assist in the training of dental auxiliaries.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required (Education)
• May complete other duties as requested by the Dentist.
• Basic computer keyboard skills.
• Ability to operate computers, fax machines, telephones and copy machines.
• Knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture, customs, and tribal public health preferred.

• Any employment offer is contingent on results of a drug and alcohol test and a health care background check as required by Centers for Medicare Services, as a condition of obtaining employment.
• American Indian/Alaska Native preference applies to equally qualified candidates.
• Must pass background checks allowing the individual to work in a Minnesota health care facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing chair-side dental assistance, patient interaction and education
• Maintaining dental clinic environment, sterile technique and lab, administrative and record duties, dental lab, and radiological functions.

• Dental Assistant may complete other duties as requested by the Dentist.

• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Comply with the dress code and maintain a professional image.
• Assumes responsibility for self-development. Participates in continuing education programs, workshops and conferences and adheres to licensing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Applicants must be quick learners, capable of adapting to, and working in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Eaglesoft+, PowerPoint, Excel) and database management skills.
• Ability to understand the needs of Lower Sioux Indian Community.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong contributor in team environments

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management and Community Council reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

In accepting employment, I agree to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above. In addition, I agree to adhere to any policy or procedure changes that may occur during my employment with the Lower Sioux Indian Community.