Dental Assistant - Sioux Falls, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Department Of Veterans Affairs Sioux Falls, United States

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

Summary

The Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System is recruiting for two (2) full-time Dental Assistants. The Dental Assistant will be part of the Dental Service that provides restorative, endodontic, periodontal, removable and fixed prosthodontic, including implant restorative, and minor oral surgery procedures. The Dental Service is aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line.

Duties

Chairside Assisting

Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols
Assists in routine general dental procedures
Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, and surgical periodontics

Dental Imaging

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

Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Demonstrates 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
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images
Demonstrates skill/knowledge/ability to perform treatments, procedures and the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment appropriate to their assigned duties.

Clerical Functions

Assists patients in scheduling appointments
Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records
Uses word processing software to execute several office automations functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text, formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Uses the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA), Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), and Dental Record Manager Plus (DRM+) to access information in the facility computer system.
Locates appointments and properly completes all dental laboratory cards /tracks all pending patient lab cases for use during patient care.

Patient Safety

Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
Participates in patient identification and time out per The Joint Commission requirements
Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress
Monitors patient (BP, pulse), and condition preoperatively and during recovery period following procedure

Employee Education

Complies with Employee Education requirements
Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions

Dental Laboratory Functions

Pours impressions and prepares study models
Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims
Fabricates athletic mouth guards and fluoride trays
Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow

Direct Patient Care

Remove sutures and removal of 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
Applies topical fluoride
Completes medication reconciliation as appropriate
Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education

Care Coordination and Patient Management

Is actively involved in the case planning process for each patient
Questions patient as to chief complaint and identifies conditions needing immediate intervention
Reviews scheduled patient's medical records and initiates necessary precautions
Ensures appropriate instruction and consent is provided and received for the procedure
Coordinates care plan to avoid redundancy and delay in treatment
Coordinates the scheduling with all providers
Suggests alternative care strategies to the dentist to advance patient care
Will actively participate in clinic System Redesign activities

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Days

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized for a Highly Qualified Candidate

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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