Dental Assistant

Chenega Corporation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,458 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits program

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in the United States. This role supports the Pawnee Indian Health Center, with working hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting in procedures, and patient communication. A current Dental Assisting License is required, along with knowledge of dental procedures and techniques. The salary is estimated between USD $22.11 to $24.00 per hour, along with a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• Obtain and record vital signs and screening data.
• Triage emergency dental patients.
• Take digital radiographs and obtain quality images.
• Assist in various dental procedures.
• Perform sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist during dental procedures and clean instruments.
• Provide oral health instructions to patients.
• Prepare dental instruments and materials.
• Manage patient communications and referrals.

Skills

Knowledge of dental anatomy

Ability to explain post-operative instructions

Knowledge of sterilization techniques

Knowledge of sealant placement techniques

Education

Dental Assisting License

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

Overview

All information is subject to final award and funding.

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for Dental Assistants in support of Pawnee Indian Health Center. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm position. Work week will not exceed 40 hours per week. No Federal holidays are required.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge and innovative solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs and screening data in electronic dental and health records.
• Triage emergency dental patients.
• Take both intraoral and extraoral (panoramic) digital radiographs. Obtain diagnostic quality images taking appropriate additional exposures as needed.
• Chair side assistant, primarily assisting in general dentistry. Assist as needed in more complex specialized dental procedures such as oral surgery, prosthetics, operative, endodontics, periodontics and pedodontics.
• Prepare dental instruments and materials prior to procedures. Evacuate blood and secretions from oral cavity during procedures. Transfer instruments to provider during dental procedures.
• Clean and transport soiled instruments at the end of the procedure. Perform proper pre-sterilization cleaning, packaging of instruments and sterilization. Complete routine equipment and operatory maintenance. Clean operatory and work surfaces between patients.
• Provide routine rubber cup and prophylaxis and apply topical fluoride treatment as assigned by the dentist.
• Relay post-operative instructions, disease prevention techniques, and home care instructions to patients.
• Place pit and fissure sealants as prescribed by the dentist.
• Direct patients or visitors. Refer callers to appropriate staff members. Write down pertinent patient or message information to give accurate messages to staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting License shall be obtained and current.
• Knowledge of all instruments, materials, and procedures normally used in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic and periodontal treatment.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy and ability to properly expose and mount diagnostic radiographs.
• Ability to explain to patients post-operative instructions, disease prevention techniques, and home care instructions.
• Knowledge of the steps and techniques required for the placement of sealants on teeth.
• Knowledge and skill of tooth isolation techniques required to maintain a dry field for placement of restorations and sealants.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $22.11/Hr. Up to USD $24.00/Hr.