Registered Dental Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists dentists by preparing and arranging dental instruments, equipment, and medication; prepares local anesthetic syringes for the dentist.


2. Prepares patients for treatment and examination.


3. Performs post-operative cleanup; cleans and sterilizes instruments.


4. Obtains and processes dental x-rays, and performs basic operating room procedures necessary in oral surgery.


5. Mixes impression materials and performs accurate measurement, temperature, set-up time and proper application of materials used to make facial and dental impressions.


6. Maintains dental records of patients as well as a variety of office records and special forms used in dental treatment.

1. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, professionals, medical, administrative and clerical support staff, as well as representatives from other Tribal departments and community resources groups.


2. Provides patient education and instruction in proper practices of dental hygiene.


3. Maintains, monitors and restocks dental supplies and equipment between examinations.


4. Support the front desk staff members by fulfilling patient care responsibilities.

1. Schedules patient appointments.


2. Utilize pre-appointment patient screening to assess patients’ potential COVID-19 symptoms or exposure prior to scheduled appointment.


3. Check and respond to voicemails.


4. Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.


5. Assists with front office tasks as requested or needed.


6. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or GED is required


2. Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program is required.


3. Must possess a valid certificate of examination for Registered Dental Assistant issued by the California State Board of Dental examiners.


4. Two years of dental assistant experience is required.


5. Possession of a valid certificate of examination for Coronal Polishing issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners may be required.


6. Possession of a valid certificate of examination for Radiation Safety issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners is required.


7. Valid certificate of examination for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.


8. Valid California Driver’s License is required.


9. Must have knowledge of dental hygiene and dental assistant procedures, principles and methods of sterilization, and proper care and use of dental instruments equipment and materials.


10. Knowledge and understanding of medical and dental terms and prescription abbreviations needed to interpret patients’ charts and dentists’ instructions.


11. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written directions.


12. Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.


13. Must be able to recognize common dental problems and establish treatment priorities.


14. Must maintain sensitivity and objectivity to chronic medical and social problems, especially those specific to the Native American community.


15. Post job offer: CPR/BLS certification, TB test, and annual flu shot (during flu season) are required as a condition of employment, unless a medical/religious accommodation request is provided. Hepatitis B Vaccine will be offered at no cost to employees, but it is not required.

NATIVE PREFERENCE

Preference in hiring is given to the most qualified applicant.  However, when candidates for an open position are determined to be equally qualified, Native American candidates will have preference for hiring purposes. This means that if the qualifications of the best candidates are comparable, the Native American candidate is given preference.  The following order of preference shall be adhered to when hiring: (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians members; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court or the State of California) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; 3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; 4) All other documented Native Americans; 5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.