Dental Assistant

DENTAL ASSISTANT

 We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply

SITE OF SERVICE : 

·56 Medical Group, Luke AFB, AZ.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree : Certificate (high school or GED is required)

· Education: Successful completion of a one of the following:

o Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

o Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

o Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

o 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.

o Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

o Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.

· All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and, digital radiographic processing techniques.

· Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.

· Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.

· U.S. Citizenship : HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

· Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

· Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: oral and dental anatomy; fundamentals of physiology; dental therapeutics; sterile techniques; emergency dental care; oral hygiene; dental materials; instruments; dental treatment room procedures; medicines; systemic diseases; dental radiography techniques and procedures; dental health programs; infection control procedures; equipment maintenance requirements; and physical properties of dental materials.

· The duties include but are not limited to the following:

· Assists dental officer with patient treatment. Receives patient, examines dental record, and prepares patient for treatment. Adjusts dental chair, and selects and arranges instruments and medications. Takes and records blood pressure. Assists in managing emergency procedures. Retracts tissues and maintains clear operating field. Prepares syringe for injection of anesthetics. Prepares materials for making impressions and restoring defective teeth. Records entries in individual dental records indicating oral cavity condition and treatment accomplished.

· Performs dental health duties. Assists in planning, developing, and conducting comprehensive dental health programs.

· Exposes and processes dental radiographs. Places patient in proper position for extra oral radiographs and processes digital images. Practices and enforces accepted radiation safety standards.

· Engages in general dental duties. Follows infection control procedures and guidelines. Cleans, sterilizes, and sharpens dental instruments.

· Tests sterilizing equipment. Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to dental equipment.

· Performs daily inspection and user maintenance of dental equipment.

· Practices and enforces accepted safety standards.

· Performs dental administrative and materiel duties. Maintains dental health records, filing systems, and publications.

· Reviews correspondence, reports, and records for accuracy. Performs dental materiel functions related to procurement, custodial responsibilities, maintaining and disposing of dental supplies and equipment.

· Reports deficiencies and outstanding accomplishments to Chief Dental Services. Consults and coordinates with Chief Dental Services for improving administrative and paraprofessional procedures.

· Institutes corrective action to ensure adequacy and compliance.

· Follows applicable local MTF/AF/DoD instructions, policies and guidelines.

· Completes medical record documentation and coding and designated tracking logs and data reporting as required by local MTF/AF/DoD instructions, policies and guidance.

· Completes all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation and SNC training programs.

HOURS:

· Monday through Friday, 0700-1630 – 9-hour shift with an hour lunch break. Not to exceed 40 hour per week.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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