Kalispel Tribe
Dental Assistant (On-call)
Kalispel Tribe, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Camas Center for Community WellnessCusick, WA 99119, USA
Description
Hiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.
At-Will Employment:
Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.
Drug Testing:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.
Background Investigation:
All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.Summary of Functions
The Dental Assistant will support the dental team through clinical and clerical assistance for patients of all ages in a rural setting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide quality dental assisting duties in a dependable, responsible, safe and caring manner; take and develop x-rays as directed.Electronically document patient visits, telephone contacts and treatments no less than 24 hours following each patient visit. Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Maintain records in compliance with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines; assure compliance with accrediting agencies and with organizational policies and procedures.Store dental instruments, supplies, materials and procedure set ups in the assigned area when not in use.Keep assigned clinic areas properly stocked with all necessary supplies, materials and instruments at all times.Order dental supplies and materials; maintain inventory. Order office supplies, maintain stock room inventory.Maintain assigned clinic areas in a clean, orderly and aseptic condition.Promptly remove used material and debris and prepare operatory to receive next patient.Provide routine maintenance on all dental equipment including weekly monitoring and disinfection of delivery systems.Inform supervisor or designee concerning needed repairs or adjustments of equipment in the clinic.Promptly greet and seat dental patients in a friendly manner.Display a professional demeanor when interacting with patients and other clinic staff.Promptly schedule patients for delivery of completed cases.Follow all Privacy laws and policies.Assist in providing routine instructions including oral hygiene, oral disease prevention and health promotion and post-operative instruction.Assist in presentations to community groups regarding oral health and dental disease prevention.Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Demands
Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers with repetitive action of hands and wrists; also standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping.Travel to and from Spokane and Usk, WA.Will require protective gloves or other appropriate personal protective equipment for safety precautions.Common exposure to contagious and infectious diseases and body fluids.Potential exposure to unpredictable behavior from patients, families and visitors.This position requires occasional out-of-town travel to meetings and conferences.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Disclaimer:
Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Communication Skills
ExpertEquipment Operation
ExpertOrganizational Skills
ExpertProblem Solving
ExpertEducation
Required
High School or better in High School/General Education.Experience
Required
• Minimum 2 years experience in chair-side dental assistance or equivalent of training and experience.• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs and other computer software.• Knowledge of history, culture and health needs of Native Americans preferred; cultural sensitivity required, and/or willingness to learn.• Maintain professional appearance.• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in teams.• Ability to adjust schedule and adjust quantity of treatment in order to effectively accommodate patients with urgent needs.• May be required to submit to yearly PPD and must maintain current CPR certification.
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Description
Hiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants.
At-Will Employment:
Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.
Drug Testing:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment.
Background Investigation:
All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.Summary of Functions
The Dental Assistant will support the dental team through clinical and clerical assistance for patients of all ages in a rural setting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide quality dental assisting duties in a dependable, responsible, safe and caring manner; take and develop x-rays as directed.Electronically document patient visits, telephone contacts and treatments no less than 24 hours following each patient visit. Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Maintain records in compliance with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines; assure compliance with accrediting agencies and with organizational policies and procedures.Store dental instruments, supplies, materials and procedure set ups in the assigned area when not in use.Keep assigned clinic areas properly stocked with all necessary supplies, materials and instruments at all times.Order dental supplies and materials; maintain inventory. Order office supplies, maintain stock room inventory.Maintain assigned clinic areas in a clean, orderly and aseptic condition.Promptly remove used material and debris and prepare operatory to receive next patient.Provide routine maintenance on all dental equipment including weekly monitoring and disinfection of delivery systems.Inform supervisor or designee concerning needed repairs or adjustments of equipment in the clinic.Promptly greet and seat dental patients in a friendly manner.Display a professional demeanor when interacting with patients and other clinic staff.Promptly schedule patients for delivery of completed cases.Follow all Privacy laws and policies.Assist in providing routine instructions including oral hygiene, oral disease prevention and health promotion and post-operative instruction.Assist in presentations to community groups regarding oral health and dental disease prevention.Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Demands
Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers with repetitive action of hands and wrists; also standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping.Travel to and from Spokane and Usk, WA.Will require protective gloves or other appropriate personal protective equipment for safety precautions.Common exposure to contagious and infectious diseases and body fluids.Potential exposure to unpredictable behavior from patients, families and visitors.This position requires occasional out-of-town travel to meetings and conferences.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Disclaimer:
Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Communication Skills
ExpertEquipment Operation
ExpertOrganizational Skills
ExpertProblem Solving
ExpertEducation
Required
High School or better in High School/General Education.Experience
Required
• Minimum 2 years experience in chair-side dental assistance or equivalent of training and experience.• Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs and other computer software.• Knowledge of history, culture and health needs of Native Americans preferred; cultural sensitivity required, and/or willingness to learn.• Maintain professional appearance.• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in teams.• Ability to adjust schedule and adjust quantity of treatment in order to effectively accommodate patients with urgent needs.• May be required to submit to yearly PPD and must maintain current CPR certification.
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