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Dental Assistant

LUKEGlendale, AZ, US
30+ days ago
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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.    Links :

  • To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at : http : / / www.lukestaffing.com Powered by JazzHR
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