Job Summary
Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of healthcare to serve military installations across the United States. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire a full time Dental Assistant at The Federal Complex (FCC Hazelton) in Bruceton Mills, WV 26525.

Responsibilities

Provide dental assistant services which include, but are not limited to:

· Engaging in full service dental assisting for all areas of dental clinical practice, including specialty areas such as restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthetics.

· Preparing treatment area, dental instruments, materials, and medications for procedures.

· Passing instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently.

· Keeping the operative field clear of debris, including the use of irrigation and aspiration, and retracting oral tissues effectively and comfortably.

· Preparing dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.

· Placing and finishing dental restorations, including bases and liners.

· Making primary impressions and pouring of casts.

· Choosing tooth shade selections for composite restorations and dentures.

· Accomplishing all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols.

· Taking radiographs of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment, including but not limited to bitewing, periapical, occlusal, panoramic, and cephalometric radiographs.

· Correctly positioning patients for radiographs and determining the level of radiation intensity to minimize radiation exposure.

· Properly processing and documenting radiologic results into the patient electronic medical record.

· Assisting in patient dismissal from the clinic upon completion of treatment as well as ensuring follow up care instructions are understood.

· Maintaining dental equipment through normal procedures including cleaning and sterilizing as well as sharpening and other minor repairs. Any defective equipment should be properly reported for corrective action to be taken.

· Repairing dental prostheses and appliances under supervision and the use of acrylic resins and porcelain as basic materials.

· Properly storing and maintaining adequate levels of supplies in assigned rooms and operatories. If, at any time, the incumbent notices any supplies running low in the supply room, he/she immediately notifies the person responsible so that supplies can be reordered.

· Ensuring instruments and unapproved items are not left in the clinic during non-patient care hours and that proper storage and security procedures are adhered to, as instructed.

· Completing documentation in electronic medical records as well as assisting in audits and reviews of records.

· Performing and interpreting quality assurance testing on radiographic techniques on a scheduled basis.

· Properly containing and disposing of hazardous biological waste following all applicable laws, policies, and local procedures.

· Completing a wide array of clerical and support duties including utilization of institutional-specific computer programs such as SENTRY.

Requirements

Individuals providing dental assistant services under the contract award must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Experience: Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work, described within this document; or

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

3. Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Additional requirements for all applicants include:

1. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

1. Experience in providing healthcare in a correctional setting

2. Completion of a dental radiologic safety program or educational course

3. Additional professional education and certifications

Join our team and contribute to creating beautiful smiles while advancing your career in the dental field!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bruceton Mills, WV 26525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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