Dental Assistant

We are currently looking for a Full Time Dental Assistant to join our Dental Specialty Operations Group team located at the Ardmore Health Clinic working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Provides clinical, clerical, and technical support within the Chickasaw Nation Dental Clinic.

Responsibilities:

Prepares patients for procedures and assists dentists during examinations and treatments

Performs coronal polishing and applies fluoride under a dentist’s direction

Takes dental x-rays, ensuring imaging meets diagnostic quality and safety standards

Maintains proper infection control, including instrument sterilization and asepsis

Assists in the preparation, setup, and turnover of operatories between procedures

Educates patients on oral hygiene and provide preventative care instructions

Reiterates treatment plans and provide post-treatment care instructions

Assists with scheduling referrals and managing the patient phone board

Inputs and documents patient data in the Electronic Medical Record, including superbill coding and scribing progress notes

Maintains operatory cleanliness and ensure all supplies are adequately restocked

Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency

Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities

Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types

Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment

Maintains and promotes professionalism

Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics

Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards

Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area

Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Essential:

Able to follow instructions, both written and oral

Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements

Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability

Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines

Working knowledge of dental terminology

Ability to proofread for spelling, grammar, and formatting errors and make appropriate modifications

Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:

Essential:

Intermediate computer skills

Experience:

Nonessential:

1 year directly related experience

Education:

Essential:

High School, GED or Equivalent

Nonessential:

Technical School

Nonessential:

Completion of a dental assisting course or job training in a dental clinic is strongly preferred

Credentials:

Essential:

Pass general background check

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Radiation Safety Permit

Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification

Essential:

Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment

Radiation Safety & Protection certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment

Pit & Fissure Sealants certification must be obtained within the first year of employment

Working Conditions:

Essential:

Works in a hospital or clinic environment

Fast-paced environment

Sitting up to 25% of shift

Standing up to 50% of shift

Walking up to 25% of shift

Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach

Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs

May be required to assist individuals who are hostile, agitated or under the influence

Subject to traveling and working at other locations or in other environments

Potential exposure to contagious diseases

Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

The Chickasaw People

Cultural Identity

Servant Leadership

Selflessness

Can Do Attitude

Perseverance

Stewardship

Trust and Respect

Loyalty

Honesty and Integrity

Teamwork