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About the Role

Under the clinical direction of a licensed Dentist, the incumbent performs the duties of a Certified Dental Assistant during examination and treatment of patients and performs other supportive functions. Work involves exposure to communicable diseases, radiation, and flying debris, therefore personal protective equipment appropriate to the task required by Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will be worn at all times.

Responsibilities

Performs routine chairside assisting, and accurately records diagnostic information and treatment.
Responsible for day to day maintenance of all clinic areas, including cleanliness of clinic areas.
Provides diagnostic aid including exposing radiographs, recording medical and dental histories.
Educates patients regarding treatment and home care.
Performs all routine dental equipment maintenance and monitoring for quality assurance.
Monitors inventory, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of supplies.
Prepares and maintains dental operatory according to department’s policy and procedures.
Assists in dental laboratory with model duplication and appliance fabrication.
Performs basic office procedures including answering telephones and scheduling patients.
Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement.
Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.
Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
Follows all department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation policies.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages.

Requirements

Must be physically fit to sit, walk, stand, and bend as necessary for long periods of time.
Occasionally lift supplies weighing no more than 25 lbs.
Computer proficient with one or more years’ experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
Certified Dental Assistant with successful completion of Dental Assisting National Board examination, or a graduate of the IHS Dental Assistant competency program with full time employment and experience as a chairside assistant for five consecutive years, and completion of IHS competencies in infection control, radiology and clinical chairside assisting.
CPR/BLS certification required.
Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health, preferred.

Skills

Chairside assisting
Radiographs
Medical and dental history recording
Patient education
Dental equipment maintenance
Inventory management
Supply ordering
Dental laboratory assistance
Office procedures
Answering telephones
Patient scheduling
Trauma-informed care
Computer proficiency

Experience Level

Five consecutive years of full-time employment and experience as a chairside assistant

Education Level

Certified Dental Assistant
Completion of Dental Assisting National Board examination
Graduate of the IHS Dental Assistant competency program
Completion of IHS competencies in infection control, radiology and clinical chairside assisting

Benefits

Monday - Friday (No weekends and no holidays)
Health, dental, and vision full coverage for individual
Short term/long term disability options
Vacation (annual) + PTO (accrued weekly)
16 paid holidays in the calendar year
401K - 5% matching
Parental, medical, education, bereavement leaves

About the Company

Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement.
Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.