Indian Health Service is hiring: Dental Assistant in El Cajon

Locations: El Cajon, CA

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$20 to $20 / Per Hour

Open Period:12/6/2023 until filled

Summary:Provides dental assistant services according to licensing protocols and under the appropriate supervision and provides receptionist duties

More info about area:

Duties:Performs morning opening procedures in preparation for patient care Greets patients and maintains a safe clean working environment Seats patients and informs the dentist that they are present Takes and processes x-rays as directed by the dentist Prepares the treatment tray in preparation for dental care Assists the dentist within established licensing and supervisory limitations Adheres to standards for infection control and personal protection in accordance with SMDC, local, state and federal OSHA regulations Disinfects the dental operatory prior to and after patient care Maintains the dental unit vacuum unit solids collector (trap) and lines Replenishes the dental unit distilled water supply Cleans, organizes and stocks inventory in the dental operatory, sterilization area, laboratory and darkroom Maintains, sterilizes and disinfects all x-ray machines, processors, sterilizers, operatory equipment, dental hand-pieces, procedure instruments and other equipment utilized during daily operations Documents the sterilization inventory board to maintain adequate supply inventory Completes laboratory work as needed and manages cases to be sent out and the return date for their delivery Performs and documents the inventory of all department equipment Performs and documents the testing and maintenance of sterilizers, eyewash stations, emergency resuscitation gear, defibrillator and fire extinguishers Answers the telephone and provides information and services according to scripted protocols Responds to recorded messages and forwards calls and inquiries as needed Calls patients to confirm scheduled visits and to fill available appointments Calls laboratories, vendors, contracted entities and medical/dental providers to ensure continuous operations and facilitate patient care Coordinates dental appointments according to sequenced treatment plans, required procedure time and conforming to current templates Informs dental providers and assistant staff of appointments scheduled on the basis of urgent care or Tribal priority Manages hard charts and opens electronic charts as needed and in preparation for scheduled dental visits Provides patients with appropriate registration forms, obtains insurance eligibility information and creates new electronic and hard patient charts Updates electronic and hard patient charts with current identification, contact and insurance/billing information Completes registration of patients into appropriate existing SMDC databases Monitors a

Qualifications:X-ray technician license Certificate of Completion from accredited Dental Assistant School California coronal polishing certificate Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification High School diploma or GED equivalent

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:13978