Dental Assistant Job at United Indian Health Services in Smith River

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities in this role include but are not limited to the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Dental Assistant I

• Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/ Training per year.
• Performs all functions of a Dental Assistant (DA) under the Dental Board of California, Dental Practice Act, including:
• Seats and prepares clients pre and post treatment.
• Assists dentist in anesthetic administration.
• Responsible for sterilization and disinfection of instruments, treatment rooms and as assigned.
• Prepares and delivers dental materials.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of clients.
• Records and maintains client’s electronic health record and or hard copy records and dental encounters.
• Ships, receives, and coordinates laboratory casework for clients.
• Takes preliminary impressions for diagnostic and opposing study casts.
• Assists dentist and dental team in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Assists in providing preventive dental education to clients and community groups as directed.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Travels to satellite facilities to complete dental tasks as needed.
• Actively cross-trains to assist dental office staff as required.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is required.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
• Maintains a professional organized clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Ability to work under the general/direct supervision of a dentist in a team setting.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.

Dental Assistant II – Able to complete all duties above and the following duties:

• Performs all functions of a Dental Assistant (DA) under the Dental Board of California, Dental Practice Act and includes all duties and responsibilities of a Dental Assistant I including:

• Provides preventive dental education to clients and community groups as directed.
• Performs dental x-rays.
• Performs coronal polish
• Attends organizational committee meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Assists in development of section policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within services sections as directed.
• Provides mentorship and training to Dental Assistant I.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Dental Assistant III – Able to complete all duties above and the following duties:

• Performs all functions of a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) under the Dental Board of California, Dental Practice Act and includes all duties and responsibilities of a Dental Assistant I and II including:
• Provides mentorship and training to Dental Assistant I and II.
• Able to recommend changes to section policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within service sections as directed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

Dental Assistant I:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must complete within one (1) year from date of employment the following:

1. A Dental Board of California approved course in the Dental Practice Act.
2. A Dental Board of California approved 8-hour course in infection control.
3. A course in basic life support offered by an instructor approved by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association and must maintain certification.

Dental Assistant II: Dental Assistant (DA) who has successfully met and demonstrated all Level I required education/work experience to qualify and be eligible for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) examination and/or a graduate of a Dental Board of California approved dental assisting program and has successfully passed the Dental Board of California RDA exams within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Must possess a Dental Board of California Dental X-ray certificate.
• Must possess a Dental Board of California approved coronal polish course certificate.

Dental Assistant III: Above-mentioned and:

• Must possess a current RDA license from the Dental Board of California.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Dental Assistant I, II and III:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to be covered by agency’s vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage.
• Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

HEALTH INSURANCE

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week in the US.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of active employment.

NOTE: Below cost reflects full-time work status. Less than full-time, benefit cost is prorated.

• MEDICAL – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)
• DENTAL – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)
• VISION – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)

LIFE INSURANCE

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week in the US.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of active employment.

AFLAC SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME PLANS

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time or part-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens except employees with a work status of On Call/Per Diem.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of employment

403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN

ELIGIBILITY: All active employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens (including employees with a work status of On Call/Per Diem)

EFFECTIVE: You may begin participating upon hire

• 100% Vested on Day One
• UIHS matches up to 4% of employee contribution after six months of employment