Dental Assistant Job at Jackson Physician Search in Newport

Place of Performance

* The work under this contract will be performed at the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command New England (NMRTCNE), Newport, Rhode Island, and associated branch medical clinics within a 40-mile radius .

Hours of Performance

* Monday-Friday, between hours of 0630 and 1700 HOURS.

* Shifts will be required for a period of 8.5 to 9 hours, including an uncompensated .5 or 1 hour meal break, depending on shift length.

* Schedules will be based on clinic requirements and patient load.

* In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services over 80 hours per two week period.

Minimum Requirements

* Degree: Certificate

* Education: Successful completion of one of the following:

* 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.

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

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

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

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

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

* Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (BLS): Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.

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

* 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. *

Core Duties: Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position. General duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor categories are given below.

* Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.

* Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

* Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

* Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify the supervisor, director, or other designated government person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.

* Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced-risk manner.

* Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.

* Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.

* Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

* Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth. Basic Life Support (BLS) and other training in support of professional licensure or credentials may not be obtained at the MTF by an HCW during working hours.

* Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, including but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.

* Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, and identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

* Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).

* Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.

* Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.

* Operate and manipulate automated systems such as electronic health records, ADS, Essentris, Clinical Information System (CIS), and various other databases participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.

* Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the clinical direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.

* Maintain documentation of all treatment provided following clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible.

Overview

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