POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides dental support services to the dental providers in the course of providing dental treatment to patients.
Responsible for providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments, and supplies during the treatment of the teeth, mouth, and gums.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and familiarity with general dental assistant techniques. Willingness to continue education and courses to become a Registered Dental Assistant.
• California State Board of Dental Examiners X-Ray Safety Certificate or eligible for such certification on earliest testing date following date of hire.
• Possess excellent customer service, time management and organization skills.
• Must be sensitive and possess an awareness and keen appreciation of Native American traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs of the Indian community.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified or obtain within three months of hire.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Prior experience
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking

EMPLOYEE RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have received a copy of this approved position description. The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Board of
Directors reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change. I have discussed any questions I may have about this position description prior to signing this form.
Employee Signature: Date:
Supervisor Signature: Date:
HR Representative Signature: Date:

THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT WILL BE PLACED IN THE EMPLOYEE’S PERSONNEL FILE AND COPY GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE.

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Toiyabe Indian Health Project Inc. – Position Description
Dental Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,720.00 - $49,458.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Lone Pine, CA 93545 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lone Pine, CA 93545: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Prepare the patient and chairside-assist the dentist (i.e., passing instruments, evaluation, mixing necessary materials, etc.).
• Maintain clean and orderly operatories and laboratory.
• Clean and set up instrument trays for each patient, including daily maintenance of dental equipment.
• Take x-rays after becoming certified. No longer develop x-rays because it’s all digital.
• Assist with maintaining the inventory of supplies.
• Take impressions and pour models up.
• Proper instrument sterilization techniques (cold or autoclave). Cold sterilization technique is discouraged by the CDC and ADA and therefore, TIHP does not engage in this technique.
• Take necessary entries in patient’s chart.
• Backup Dental Receptionist duties and/or assist Dental Hygienist when needed.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.
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