Job description

POSITION: Dental Assistant Trainee

LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center

WAGE: $15 – 17 per hour

SUPERVISOR: Dental Director

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY: Serves as an entry level trainee with on-the-job training for dental assisting aiding the dentist in performing restorative, prophylactic, endodontic and surgical procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• . Performs limited intra-oral procedures and chairside assistant duties in all phases of prosthodontic, surgical, and endodontic as provided in general dentistry.
• Receives and routes patients and assists patients in completing medical history questionnaire.
• Charts examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist.
• Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition including sterilization of instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Properly lays out all instruments and materials needed for each treatment, prepares all tray sets for operative, endodontic, and surgical procedures.
• Instructs patients in preventive dental care; demonstrates brushing and flossing techniques and use of disclosing tablets; explains the cause of decay and its relationship to diet.
• Learn to take radiographs, impressions for study models, applies rubber dam, removes sutures, performs prophylaxis, and apply topical fluoride.
• Obtains and records vital signs as directed by dentist.
• Relays dentist’s instruction to patients for post-op care.
• Applies sealants as directed by dentist.
• Gains knowledge to take, pour and trim models and fabricate custom temporaries.
• Completes or is trained on repairs of dentures and partials and fabricates acrylic partials as directed by the Dentist either on the job or by means of training program.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client’s specific information and data in accord with federal and state guidelines and requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance measures conducted within the Health Center.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Personal abilities and maturity to function in a fast-paced environment, to interact positively with dental patients across the lifespan.
• Demonstrates good public relations and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to work as a team member.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal ins ructions. Must be dependable and reliable and able to function with reasonable independence within a setting requiring professional oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
• Possess the desire and ability to complete additional training in radiographic techniques, oral anatomy and bone structure, dental disease prevention technique, basic dental terminology, recordkeeping and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that relate to sterilization and infection control.
• Annual CPR certification/recertification as required by Health Center staff. If not certified, must complete within six months of hire date.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Considerable contact with patients, the general public, tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultant(s), and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed in overhead storage or shelving. Weights to be carried are usually less than 50 pounds. At times, the Dental Assistant will be required to personally assist patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Red Cliff Community Health Center-exposure to hazards of the healthcare industry. Work setting must be maintained as a clean, non-smoking, well-ventilated area in compliance with all applicable safety regulations. All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

• Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
• Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
• Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
• Resume, required, cover letter, optional.
• Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

POSTING DATE: September 9, 2022

DEADLINE: September 23, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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