What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 11/15/2024 until filled Summary: Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits. Relocation Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf
This position is based in Seward, Alaska. Performs chair-side assistance and related duties in all phases of general dentistry and performs clinical sterilization and maintenance. Assists the dental team with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and supports dental programs throughout the Chugach Region More info about area: https://www.seward.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Dentist - Seward JVN 11.27.2024.pdf [pdf - 164.72 KB] Duties: Improves patient experience and quality of care by focusing on optimal patient access, continuity, and team-based care. Prepares operatory before appointment, including setting up sterile instrument trays, radiographs, handpieces, materials, and supplies. Organizes and lays out instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly. Greets and seat patients in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner; takes vital signs and prepares patients for dental treatment. Records information related to the patient's medical history and verbally informs the dentist if the patient has a medical problem or drug allergy. Performs digital scans, as well as digital and panoramic x-rays. Assists with patient data entry into the dental software programs. Performs chair-side assistance as anticipated or required in all phases of general dentistry including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc. Performs fluoride treatment, including trays, fluoride varnish, and rinses. Provides patient with dentist's instructions for oral care following dental treatment. Maintains operatories neat and orderly and within standards for clean, sterile dental procedures. Assists with schedule maintenance and schedules patient appointments and assists with referrals and obtaining prior authorizations. Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment according to protocol and manufacturer's guidelines. Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts, and supplies in an organized and uniform manner. Cleans, prepares and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization, and tray set-up areas. Cleans and sharpens instruments; sterilizes instruments using autoclave and dryclave techniques and keeps necessary records thereof. Maintains appropriate infection control measures pre- and post-treatment. Assists with routing patients for dental treatment and services required. Maintains inventory and orders clinic supplies and materials necessary to serve the community's dental care needs. Packs and manages the dental field equipment and supplies for the villages when requested. Adheres to OSHA Compliance Standards by maintaining current Safety Data Sheets and sterilization and quality assurance procedures. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Participates in community prevention activities such as health fairs Qualifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program; or completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Program; or Dental Assisting National Board Certification;, Certification preferred, but not required. One or two years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. Current CPR Card or successful certification/recertification 6 months after hire. Experience working with Alaska Natives and/or other Native Americans preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 11-24-10-004 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/Chugachmiut/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 11/15/2024 until filled Summary: Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits. Relocation Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf
This position is based in Seward, Alaska. Performs chair-side assistance and related duties in all phases of general dentistry and performs clinical sterilization and maintenance. Assists the dental team with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and supports dental programs throughout the Chugach Region More info about area: https://www.seward.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Dentist - Seward JVN 11.27.2024.pdf [pdf - 164.72 KB] Duties: Improves patient experience and quality of care by focusing on optimal patient access, continuity, and team-based care. Prepares operatory before appointment, including setting up sterile instrument trays, radiographs, handpieces, materials, and supplies. Organizes and lays out instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly. Greets and seat patients in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner; takes vital signs and prepares patients for dental treatment. Records information related to the patient's medical history and verbally informs the dentist if the patient has a medical problem or drug allergy. Performs digital scans, as well as digital and panoramic x-rays. Assists with patient data entry into the dental software programs. Performs chair-side assistance as anticipated or required in all phases of general dentistry including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc. Performs fluoride treatment, including trays, fluoride varnish, and rinses. Provides patient with dentist's instructions for oral care following dental treatment. Maintains operatories neat and orderly and within standards for clean, sterile dental procedures. Assists with schedule maintenance and schedules patient appointments and assists with referrals and obtaining prior authorizations. Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment according to protocol and manufacturer's guidelines. Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts, and supplies in an organized and uniform manner. Cleans, prepares and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization, and tray set-up areas. Cleans and sharpens instruments; sterilizes instruments using autoclave and dryclave techniques and keeps necessary records thereof. Maintains appropriate infection control measures pre- and post-treatment. Assists with routing patients for dental treatment and services required. Maintains inventory and orders clinic supplies and materials necessary to serve the community's dental care needs. Packs and manages the dental field equipment and supplies for the villages when requested. Adheres to OSHA Compliance Standards by maintaining current Safety Data Sheets and sterilization and quality assurance procedures. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Participates in community prevention activities such as health fairs Qualifications: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program; or completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Program; or Dental Assisting National Board Certification;, Certification preferred, but not required. One or two years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. Current CPR Card or successful certification/recertification 6 months after hire. Experience working with Alaska Natives and/or other Native Americans preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 11-24-10-004 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/Chugachmiut/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov