full-time 6 days ago
Dental Assistant
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD
Competitive Compensation
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Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potentinal Opportunity for a Dental Assistant to support Naval health Clinic in Patuxent, Maryland
Requirements:
U.S. Citizen
Degree/Education: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). OR Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school. Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course.
Experience: 1 year with in the preceeding 36 months
Certified in Radiography
BLS through American Heart Association
Duties to include but not limited to:
Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
Relays dentist’s instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.
What we offer:
Full time employee status Monday - Friday
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k
PTO
11 paid Federal Holidays
Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources, where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!
For more information contact:
Michelle Collins
Recruiter
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
314-744-4189
Michelle_Collins@spectrumhealth.com
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
EOE / Disability / Vet
Requirements:
U.S. Citizen
Degree/Education: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). OR Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school. Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course.
Experience: 1 year with in the preceeding 36 months
Certified in Radiography
BLS through American Heart Association
Duties to include but not limited to:
Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
Relays dentist’s instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.
What we offer:
Full time employee status Monday - Friday
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k
PTO
11 paid Federal Holidays
Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources, where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!
For more information contact:
Michelle Collins
Recruiter
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
314-744-4189
Michelle_Collins@spectrumhealth.com
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
EOE / Disability / Vet
About Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has been delivering high-quality healthcare solutions to service members, veterans, government employees, and their families for nearly four decades. With a focus on mission-driven care, they connect healthcare professionals with critical programs globally to ensure continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.