This position is located at the white earth Service Unit, Ogema , Minnesota, Area Indian Health Service.

Scope of Work

a. Following all infection control and OSHA protocols in line with Dental Department policy

b. Protecting all patient health information in HIPAA policies

c. Providing dental chair-side assistance with all routine dental procedures

d. Preparing patient for dental procedure to be performed

e. Proper cleaning and disinfection of dental operatories as per JSU Dental policy

f. Preparing dental operatory with appropriate instruments and materials

g. Updating patients' medical history and other forms and medical history in Dentrix

h. Updating patients' Dentrix notes as directed by dentists

i. Positioning and exposing dental radiograph

j. Applying topical fluoride for patients as directed by dentist

k. Providing toothbrush prophylaxis to pediatric patients as directed by dentist

l. Taking alginate dental impressions

m. Performing routine dental laboratory procedures -fabricating dental models and custom tray

n. Preparing dental laboratory prescriptions per dentist instructions

o. Maintaining sundry supplies in dental operatory

p. Sterilization of dental instruments

q. Providing patient education - oral hygiene instruction, post-operative wound care, etc.

r. Preparing and explaining various dental consent forms to patients

s. Performing minimal dental receptionist duties as needed

t. Measuring patient vital signs

u. A valid Dental Assistant Certification is preferred

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 - 4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401k, 2 weeks PTO, 7 days paid sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays

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