Dental Assistant - Newington, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Newington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Customer Service

Show courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, coworkers and the public.
Provide assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery.

Chairside Assisting

Set up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover.
Pass instruments safely, accurately and efficiently Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably.
Prepare dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions. Accomplishes all intraoperative procedures within standard infection control protocols.

Dental Imaging

Image are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed.
Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimize.
Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame.

Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Ensure that all elements of infection control meet the standards for outside review groups, medical center standards and Dental Service standards.
Demonstrate proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories. Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPD standards Instruments are prepared in a manner that does not delay clinical care.
Demonstrate proper infection control procedures in exposing images.

Clerical Functions

Assist patients in scheduling appointments.
Assist in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments.
Chart findings, treatment plans and treatment provided in patients' electronic records.

Information Management

Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information Follows computer security regulations.

Patient Safety

Modify care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position).
Provide accurate and understandable instructions to patients.
Participate in patient identification and time out per JCAHO requirements.
Monitor patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.
Monitor patient's blood pressure during recovery period following procedure.

Employee Education

Comply with Employee Education requirements.
Complete mandatory annual safety training sessions.
Education Liaison for the Dental service.

Dental Laboratory

Function pours impressions and prepares study models.
Make final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims.
Perform other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow.

Direct Patient Care

Remove sutures and periodontal surgical dressing Impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication.
Remove temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris.
Recement and fabricate temporary crowns Coronal polishing of teeth.
Place rubber dams and matrix bands.
Provide postoperative and other appropriate patient education.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday

Hours:
8:00am-4:30pm.

Telework:
Not available.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Title/Functional Statement #:
PD000000

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass preemployment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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Basic Requirements:

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United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work.
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OR,

Education:
Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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OR,

Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
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Certification:Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must