Summary of Responsibilities:

The Dental Assistant performs duties such as preparing the patient for the treatment, assisting the dentist in performing their dentistry treatment to the patient, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use take x - rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include but not limited to making appointments, answer the phone, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.
• Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.
• Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Review the health history; make chart entries under the direction of the dentist to assure completion of forms and signatures.
• Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist.
• Acquaint the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.
• Stock and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Assist in other areas of the clinic (pharmacy, x-ray, lab, etc) if need is determined by patient scheduling.
• Perform preventive maintenance of dental equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Two years’ experience as a Dental Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to handle multi-functions and complete tasks in orderly and accurate fashion.
• Knowledge of principals and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Certifications:

• Receive Dental Assistant Certification within one year from hire date.

Conditions of Employment:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace.

• Must submit to and pass applicable drug test.
• Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Annual TB skin test, proof of previous positive PPD results or negative chest X-ray.
• Hepatitis A & B, Tdap, MMR and Varicella vaccinations, proof of previous vaccinations or proof of positive titer.