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    Registered Dental Assistant - Dowagiac, United States - Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Ind

    Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Ind
    Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Ind Dowagiac, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Position Summary: Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

    Essential Functions:

    • Complete procedures as listed in compliance with the Michigan Dental Practice act.
    • Removal of excess temporary cement with hand or power scaling instruments
    • Placing and removing dental dam
    • Applying anticariogenic agents including sealants, fluoride varnish, fluoride
    • Polishing and contouring of sealants
    • Fabricating temporary restorations, crowns, and bridges
    • Placing a nonmetallic temporary or sedative restoration with non-tissue cutting instruments.
    • Applying desensitizing agents
    • Placing and removing matrices and wedges
    • Appling cavity liners and bases
    • Placing and removing on-epinephrine retraction cords or materials
    • Removal of sutures
    • Applying and dispensing in office bleaching products
    • Placing Class 1 resin bonded restorations, occlusal adjustment, finishing and polishing with non-tissue cutting slow speed rotary handpieces
    • Taking final impressions, intraoral imaging, in office fabrication of restoration
    • Assisting and monitoring Nitrous oxide analgesia.
    • Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
    • Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
    • Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
    • Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
    • Provide needed materials and supplies as directed by the supervising dentist.
    • Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
    • Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining C.P.R. certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
    • Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
    • Document dental care services by charting in patient records as directed by supervising dentist.
    • Maintain patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
    • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
    • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
    • Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
    • Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
    • Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Non-Essential Functions:

    • Fill in at the front desk, when necessary.
    • Perform other related functions as assigned.

    Equipment:

    • Standard office equipment
    • Systems used: MS Office Applications, Internet, and Electronic Dental Record

    Position Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
    • Current license to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with expanded duties in the State of Michigan.
    • Current CPR certification.
    • State of Michigan Radiology Certification preferred.
    • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak effectively and respond to questions.
    • Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.

    Indian Preference

    • Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary.
    • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
    • Frequently required to talk and hear.

    Work environment:

    • Work in well-lighted, heated, air-conditioned building.
    • May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as hazardous substances/ chemicals.
    • Exposure to noise of agitated patients, significant work pace/pressure.
    • Local travel is necessary, so the ability to travel is required.

    Competencies:

    • Client Focus
    • Continuous Learning
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Exemplifying Integrity
    • Planning and Organizing
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