State Of Tennessee London , OH 43140
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Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time09/24/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time10/07/2024 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$2,555.00 - $3,194.00Salary (Annually)$30,660.00 - $38,328.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentHealth
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must have:
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Summary: Under direct supervision of a licensed dentist, performs procedures designated under the scope of practice for a registered dental assistant to include certification for exposing and developing radiographs.
Distinguishing Features: This is the second level class in the Dental Assistant sub-series. An employee in this class works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs. This class differs from Dental Assistant 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs duties that require no certification. This series differs from the Dental Assistant 3 in that an incumbent of the latter works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sealant application, and nitrous oxide monitoring.
Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others:
Prepares the patient for dental procedures.
Prepares operatories with appropriate instruments and supplies to be used for dental procedures.
Performs four handed chair side assisting.
Provides appropriate post treatment care and education or patients.
Measures and records vital signs.
Training and Teaching Others:
Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures.
Provides information concerning oral health practices to internal partners.
Provides information concerning oral health practices to external partners.
Provides peer training as designated.
Developing and Building Teams:
Communicates effectively with peers and subordinates.
Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Documenting/Recording Information:
Reviews medical history.
Records patient dental conditions and treatments.
Maintains charts, records and reports.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
Ensures compliance with federal, state and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines.
Inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates.
Maintains current dental license and certification.
Getting Information:
Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regards to patients' health and dental needs.
Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school based referrals.
Incorporating administrative information into the dental program to ensure compliance with administrative polices and updates.
Controlling Machines and Processes:
Exposes and prepares x-rays for review.
Meets infection control and safety guidelines.
Scheduling Work and Activities:
Schedules appointments, answers telephone and organizes daily schedule.
Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activities.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources:
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
Interacting With Computers:
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Approachability
Compassion
Composure
Decision Quality
Ethics and Values
Functional and Technical
Integrity and Trust
Intellectual Horsepower
Knowledge:
Administration and Management
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Law and Government
Mechanical
Medicine and Dentistry
Psychology
Skills:
Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Science
Speaking
Writing
Coordination
Instructing
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Time Management
Abilities:
Deductive Reasoning
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Spatial Orientation
Time Sharing
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Multi-Limb Coordination
Rate Control
Reaction Time
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist Finger Speed
Dynamic Flexibility
Dynamic Strength
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Trunk Strength
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Glare Sensitivity
Hearing Sensitivity
Near Vision
Peripheral Vision
Sound Localization
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Tools & Equipment
All Office Equipment (computer, fax, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator, etc.)
Sterilization Equipment (Autoclave)
Dental Instrumentation
Dental Hand Pieces and Accessories
Standard Dental Equipment
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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