Dental Assistant

Summary:

At Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care. Our team is driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence -- the very values that drew them to healthcare in the first place.Our employees appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie, the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, and the meaningful relationships built with patients and colleagues alike. Our patients, in turn, value the genuine care and dedication they receive.Location & Lifestyle Highlights•Live and work in the scenic beauty of the Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and canyon country•Enjoy easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing -- with the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Snowbowl ski area just a short drive away•Experience a culturally rich and diverse community, home to the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes, alongside Anglo, Hispanic, and African American residents•Benefit from a close-knit, collaborative medical staff and an excellent work/life balanceBenefits OverviewTCRHCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:•Medical and Dental Insurance (shared cost)•Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability -- provided at no cost•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)•Voluntary Benefits such as vision, additional life insurance, and more -- available at competitive group rates through payroll deductionWe are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.

The primary function of a dental assistant (DA) is to perform chair-side assistance in all areas of dentistry such as, restorative, prosthodontics, surgery, endodontics, and periodontics for both routine and emergent care. Dental Assistants will greet and seat patients, take radiographs, set-up instruments for procedures, clean/disinfect operatories, use proper infection control protocol at all times. DA's are also involved with community programs such as the School-based Sealant & Fluoride Varnish Program. DA's will rotate through all clinics within the TCRHCC Dental Program. DA's are required to work with the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR). Customer Service is a priority for all dental staff.

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Duties:

Must prepare patient for proper dental procedures including setting up instrumentsSterilizing dental instruments and equipment at satellite clinicsOrganizing and laying out instruments for dental provider's useMeeting and greeting patients and seating them in the dental chairKeeps alert to condition of patient during treatment; checking for signs of fainting, shock, or other signs of distressPerform routine dental laboratory procedures including pouring and trimming models, constructing custom impression trays, fabricating base plates and bite rims, fabricating mouth guards, basic denture repairs, etcPerform rubber dam isolation for restorative/operative and endodontic proceduresResponsible for cleaning, packaging and sterilizing all dental instruments and proper storageProficient in taking radiographsProficient in dental charting for exams and treatment planningAfter appropriate training, may provide supragingival cleanings using a Piezon, rubber cup prophylaxis, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments under general supervision by a dental providerProvide Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) and Post-Op Instructions (POI) for certain procedures (e.g. extractions, root canal treatments)Must complete all mandatory trainings and certifications as required of the position in the timeframe designated by supervisor (e.g. radiology, infection control, periodontal therapy, mandatory hospital trainings)Will work with EDR and EHR programs; training will be providedEnsure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.Completes all patient care documentation in the electronic health record entries accurately and in real-time.Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:Must have a high school diploma or GEDMust have completed a Dental Assistant Training Course in a program of 13 weeks or greater in duration; EXCEPTION due to Pandemic: If no Dental Assistant Training Course has been completed, then candidate can be considered if one has worked as a Dental Assistant for 1 year within the past 3 yearsCertification:Applicant must have active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association. (BLS certificationmust be maintained during employment at TCRHCC)Experience:Must have experience with chair-side assistance as part of Dental Assisting (DA) Training program and be able to demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and experience with rubber-dam isolation.Must have worked:As a DA continuously for 1 year within the past 5 years or as a volunteer DA for 2 months if the date of graduation from DA training is 5 yrs or more from the date of application for employment ORAs a DA or volunteer DA if the date of graduation from DA training is 0-5 yrs from the date of application for employment.Exceptions due to Pandemic:if the date of graduation from DA training is within the past 2 year, then experience is not requiredif no DA training course completed, then must have worked for 1 year as a DA within the past 3 years

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Announcement #:

2842

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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