Dental Assistant

Luke Staffing; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Luke Staffing seeks a Dental Assistant for Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett, WA. You will assist dentists in restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal procedures, schedule patients, and document medical histories. Monday–Friday, 0630–1730 hours.

Qualifications include a CODA-accredited program or equivalent, radiography certification, U.S. citizenship, and English proficiency. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associate Degree from CODA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Certification in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to communicate in English.
• Training includes radiation safety, X-ray techniques, digital radiography.
• 12 months of dental experience within the last 36 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist at chair side; perform intra-oral procedures as directed.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays.
• Capture radiographs; maintain equipment and film quality.
• Record patient history, treatment, prescriptions; schedule visits.
• Explain post-treatment care and patient instructions.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Education

CODA-accredited program

Military dental technician certification

Red Cross Dental Assistant certification

36 months dental experience

AAFDA membership

State-accredited program graduation

English language proficiency requirement

Physical capability for long hours

Job description

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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.
  • 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; film mounting; and, digital radiographic processing techniques.
• Certification : Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• U.S. Citizenship : Shall be a U.S. citizen
• English Language Requirement : Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Physical Capability : Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

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.
• Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. 13 of 19 MQS2-NG Task Order Template Type I Configuration Page 13 of 19
• 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. 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. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays.
• Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.

HOURS

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

BASE DOWN DAYS

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer

Links

To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com