We are currently looking for a(n) Supervisor Dental Assistant located at the Claremore Hospital.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct supervision and instruction to assigned staff. Performs chair side assistance and dental therapist functions within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Practices only within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. Plans daily work distribution for assigned staff. Organizes work schedules to provide adequate support staff to assist scheduled Dentists. Provides training and supervises ongoing training for assigned staff. Oversees maintenance of clinic supplies to assure adequate supplies are on hand. Provides chair side assistance and accurate recording of examination information and treatment performed. Takes, exposes, develops and records pertinent information on radiographs. Sets up dental instruments and materials for examinations and procedures. Cleans and polishes teeth; applies topical fluoride to assist in preventing cavities. Takes impressions, pours and trims casts, in the preparation of study models, and performs other basic laboratory procedures as needed. Provides chair side assistance to any staff member as needed. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, counter tops and related facilities. Describes to patients treatments and/or procedures and instructs on oral hygiene and nutrition. Maintains supplies and orders replacements as needed. Places restorations in teeth prepared by the Dentist according to established standards. Coronal Polishing Certified Polishes coronal surfaces of teeth, or prepare teeth for band cementation or bonding of brackets utilizing a slow speed rotary hand piece and rubber cup or brush and applies topical fluoride and desensitizing agents as directed. Identifies calculus, plaque, and intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Polishes exposed surfaces of teeth. Applies disclosing agents to the exposed surface of teeth. Evaluates the extent of plaque and stain removal. Maintains the polishing armamentarium. Maintains aseptic techniques. Applies various fluoride agents and desensitizing agents. Sealant Certified Places pit and fissure dental sealants on permanent and primary dentition as directed. Knows indication/contraindications for sealants. Assesses patient properly before, during, and after sealant placement. Readies teeth for sealants. Properly isolates teeth for sealants. Educates patient and/or parent regarding sealants. Appropriately uses Dental materials for sealant placement. Utilizes proper Infection control practices prior to, during, and after placement of sealants. Knows tooth anatomy and properly maintains sealant armamentarium. Nitrous Oxide Certified Assists Dentist or Dental Hygienist with the administration of Nitrous Oxide using various nitrous oxide machines. Assists with Patient status assessment. Introductions of nitrous oxide to the patient. Monitors the patient. Returning of the patient to predation status. Provides post-operative care to the patient and instructions. Maintains C. P. R. Dental Assistants do not administer nitrous oxide. Follows Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines. Complies with the applicable state and federal regulations in regard to the security, safety and confidentiality of any behavioral health services record they create, maintain, transfer, or destroy, whether the record is written, taped, computerized, or stored in any other medium. Maintains verifiable records at an institution or facility that has a published records retention policy that is equal to or exceeds the retention required by federal, tribal, and/or state regulations. Maintains the confidentiality of any information received from any person or source about a client, unless authorized in writing by the client or required by law or court order. Provides Human Resources with a copy of all licensures, certifications, renewal of licensures and certifications upon receipt thereof.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT High school education; or general education degree (GED).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT An additional four (4) years experience is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must obtain a Dental Assistant Permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain throughout employment. Current expanded duty permits for Coronal Polishing, Sealants or Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide need not reregister. Those with previous Radiation permits only or no expanded functions at all must obtain permits issued by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.
Certifications can be obtained from either a program which is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or an Indian Health Service Facility; once obtained must be maintained throughout employment. Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.