GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Dental Assistant Chairside (DAC) shall be primarily responsible for chair side and laboratory assisting of the Dentist. To complete activities that require advanced training as directed by the dentist and to perform Dental Assistant-Receptionist functions as needed. The DA-C works under the direct supervision of the Health Center Dental Officer.

DUTIES:

1.        Patient Preparation for Treatment

1.        Greets patients and seats in treatment area.

2.        Interviews patients and documents medical history.

3.        Secures signed patient consent forms as needed. 

2.        Chairside Assisting

1.        Retraction and suction.

2.        Recording and examination and treatment information as relayed by Dentist.

3.        Sets out and organizes necessary dental instruments and materials for indicated procedure.

4.        Prepares dental materials for procedures including: cements, bases, restorative materials, and irrigation.

5.        Provides fourhanded assistance to the dentist in all treatment procedures.

3.        Releases Patients from Treatment

1.         Rinses oral cavity and removes all debris.

2.         Relays to patient instructions from dentist for all types of post-treatment care, including specialized instructions for post-surgery patients.

3.         Release patient from chair and escort to receptionist.

4.        Performs the Infection Control Procedures of the Dental Department to Include but not Limited to:

1.         Disinfecting the operatory after each patient.

2.         Cleaning, lubricating, and sterilizing hand pieces.

3.         Sterilizing and properly storing all dental instruments and materials. Also to maintain sterilization  logs.

4.         To clean traps and suction.

5.         To change solutions and clean and maintain the ultrasonic cleaner, dri-clave, auto-clave and film processor.

6.         To clean Lab, impression trays, model trimmer, lathe, model vibrator, and other misc. items.

5.        Maintain Supply Levels and Orders Replenishing Supplies.

6.        Performs Duties of Dental Assistant-Receptionist as the need arises.

7.        Laboratory Assisting

1.        Pours, trims, and labels models.

2.        Constructs custom impression trays.

3.        Constructs splints and soft mouthguards.

4.        Prepares and packages cases to be sent to Dental Labs.

5.        Checks in returning lab cases, puts them away and reports them to the appropriate Doctor.

8.        Exposes and develops Intra and Extra Oral Radiographs

9.        Prevention

1.         Instructs a patient in preventive dental care: demonstrates brushing and flossing techniques use of disclosing tablets, and care of prosthodontic appliances.

2.         Explains the common causes of decay and its relationship to general diet.

3.         Assists the dentist in performance of oral health education programs in the dental office school and community.

4.         Performs child and adult prophylaxis to include topical fluoride application.

10.     Placement of dental materials in the mouth and other intraoral procedures not involving the cutting of tissue, under immediate supervision of the dentist such as:

1.        Applies rubberdam and/or places cotton rolls to isolate operative site.

2.        Taking diagnostic impressions modifies trays as needed.

3.        Removal of sutures.

4.        Placement of sealants.

5.        Cement temporary crowns

QUALIFICATION: For Levels II, III, IV

1. Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

2. Must be at least 18 years of age.

3. Satisfactory completion of an approved Vocational/Technical training program for Dental Assistants preferred, in lieu training, must have at least one year work experience as a Dental Assistant or other position. Must possess knowledge of all dental procedures common to general practice, the specific instruments, and order of instrument use in carrying out these procedures.

4. In lieu of an approved vocational/technical training program for Dental Assistants, satisfactory completion of an approved Dental Radiology Program is preferred and/or must have at least one (1) year experience performing panorex and intraoral radiographs.

5. Must possess sufficient knowledge of preventive dentistry measures to instruct patients in oral hygiene practices.

6. Must possess knowledge of office procedures and knowledge to maintain a record keeping system.

7. Must possess skill and dexterity necessary to manipulate dental instruments, in placing dental materials, and in performing intraoral procedures (suture removal, application of rubber dam, etc.) as directed by the Dentist.

8. Must be able to communicate well and relate to the public.

9. Must be able to capably perform recurring duties (clerical, clinical maintenance, laboratory, radiography, and record keeping) on own initiative according to established instructions and procedures.

10. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

11. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.

12. Must be reliable.

13. Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.

14. Must attend all training provided by the employer.

15. Must attend all meetings.

16. Must adhere to all established rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Stockbridge/Munsee Community.

17. Must participate in the employee random drug-testing program.

18. Must obtain an elder/youth license.

19. Must submit to a Criminal Investigation Background check.

20. Must submit and pass pre-employment drug and health screening.

21. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.

EXPANDED FUNCTIONS, CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EACH: Duties level 2

1. Must have at least two years experience.

2. Restores teeth prepared by dentist; places cavity bases and liners on prepared tooth; places matrix

3. Bands and wedges when required; places, condenses, carves, and finishes simple amalgam restorations; places, compresses, and finishes single surface anterior restorations places and contours temporary restorations. Applies desensitizing agents, tissue conditioners and other topical agents prescribed by the dentist to specified areas of the oral cavity.

4. Selects, adapts, and seats stainless steel crowns; constructs and cements temporary acrylic crowns and bridges.

5. Performs prophylaxis, including the removal of supragingival calculus and extrinsic stains using hand instrumentation and/or cavatron techniques.

6. Supports dentist in endodontic treatments by applying rubber dam, removing temporary filling using low speed hand piece, and cleansing and drying operative field. After dentist treats patient, assistant irrigates tooth, applies prescribed medications and closes tooth with temporary fillings.

7. Retracts gingival from tooth for final impressions by placing and removing retraction cord.

8. Restores teeth prepared by dentist including multisurfaced anterior restorations.

9. Restores teeth prepared by dentist including those involving grossly decayed teeth requiring cusp replacement and retentive pins or posts. (Dentist places Pins and post.)

10. Assists in surgical treatment by applying and removing periodontal and post-extraction dressings.

Registered Certified Dental Assistant: Level IV

1. Must be a current registered certified dental assistant.

2. Must have at least five years experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting, bending, standing, and walking.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Level I- Trainee

This position has been designated as a training position in the event we do not receive any qualified applicants. If you are interested in this position as a training position and meet the Training Qualification and Duties submit your application.

TRAINING DUTIES:

1. Must participate and follow requirements of the Mohican Staff Development Program.

2. Must be Enrolled Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Member.

3. The Dental Assistant Chair Side trainee shall receive On the Job Training in the duties of the described job description. Once the Dental Assistant Chair Side trainer feels that the trainee has mastered the ability to perform the job description duties he/she will provide a statement of accomplishment and completion to the supervising entity.

4. The Dental Assistant Chair Side trainee shall receive a written on the job-training schedule from the supervising entity and shall be evaluated on a monthly basis by the trainer(s).

TRAINING WAGE: $7.00/hour

SUBMIT RESUME & APPLICATION TO: Human Resources

Stockbridge-Munsee Community

N8705 Moh He Con Nuck Road

Bowler, WI 54416

WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER

CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN

AND REMAIN DRUG FREE

The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian preference is given in accordance with the tribal Employment Preference Ordinance.

Revised 10-18-02 lojm