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    dental assistant - Portland, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    Department Of Veterans Affairs Portland, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    Serves as staff dental assistant at the full performance level for routine patient care and performs a full range of duties with indirect supervision from the lead or supervisory dental assistant or the treating dentist.

    Performs assigned selected procedures with some independence. Some complex patient procedures are performed under indirect supervision of more experienced dental assistants or dental supervisor.

    Duties




    Customer Service:


    Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery.


    Chairside Assisting:
    Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite 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 using concepts of four-handed dentistry

    Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement and restoration

    Maintains both routine and specialty dental equipment per manufacturer instructions and dental service standards


    Dental Imaging:
    Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e. TMJ, ceph, cone beam) in traditional and/or digital formats

    Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by the provider

    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 operatories Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination

    Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPD for sterilization

    Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment

    Works closely with SPD to ensure availability of instruments so that clinical care is not delayed Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images

    Utilizes all proper PPE per national and local policies

    Follows all hospital infection control protocols including hand hygiene


    Clerical Functions:
    Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments

    Initiates computerized progress note

    Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records Locates/tracks all pending patient lab cases for use during patient appointments Properly completes all dental laboratory cards


    This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain on file until 09/30/2024**Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm ( 8 or 9 hour shifts available)


    Compressed/Flexible:
    Available


    Telework:
    Not Authorized


    Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position.

    Functional Statement #: 000000


    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
    Authorized

    Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized


    Financial Disclosure Report:
    Not required
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