Absolute Staffers Safford , AZ 85546
Posted 2 months ago
Job description #IND
Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Dental Assistant for an opportunity in Safford AZ. This Dental Assistant will provide chairside dental assisting and assist in dental health prevention activities at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC).
Key Duties of Dental Assistant:
Retrieve patient's records and escorts patients to proper dental specialty section; seats and prepares patient for attending Dental Officer
Assists Dental Officer by preparing dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications
Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates oral cavity, and operates aspirator
Observes patient's responses, and assists patient for dismissal from the Dental Clinic
Gives instructions for subsequent dental appointments
Makes necessary entries on dental treatment records (both electronic and paper records)
Prepares dental treatment room for the next patient
Assists in the treatment of emergency cases.
Provides dental health education
Dental screening examination
Preparation of patients for periodontal surgery
Dental and periodontal charting
Prepares places, and removes packs
Places temporary fillings
Places and removes rubber dams
Maintains dental equipment
Cleans, sharpens, and sterilizes instruments
Performs daily inspection of equipment and makes minor repairs
Reports defective equipment, or utilizes corrective action
Performs routine oral prophylaxis of the clinical crowns of teeth
Uses dental hand instruments, mechanical instruments (including ultrasonic), oral hygiene aides and prophylaxis paste to provide necessary oral prophylactic services
Prepares entries for patient's records
Selects and applies medication in proper portion and anti-cariogenic agents to surface of teeth Applies medication prescribed by a Dental Officer to gingiva to promote healing
Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis and appliances under supervision
Performs procedures pursuant to fabrication and repair of complete denture prosthesis and removable partial prosthesis
Uses acrylic resins and porcelain as basic materials
Takes radiographs of patients using standard and digital dental radiographic, panelipse, cephalometric, and transcranial equipment
Obtains diagnostic quality periapical, occlusal, lateral, jaw, TMJ, and panographic radiographs
Correctly positions patient and film
Determines level of radiation intensity to minimize radiation exposure of patients
Processes and saves digital radiographs to patient medical records
Performs quality assurances on radiographic and developing equipment and safelight
Maintains proper infection control procedures in radiographic techniques
Sterilizes contaminated biological waste of dental clinic
Places and finishes dental restorations, including bases and liners
Make primary impressions and pours casts
Selects tooth shade for composite restorations and dentures
Qualifications of Dental Assistant:
accredited Dental Assistant school.
Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
Certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the
American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing Dental Assistant services.
Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable.
Work Details for Dental Assistant:
Location: Safford AZ
Status: Contract
Shift: Monday through Friday (6:00am - 2:30pm)
Absolute Staffers