Dental Assistant; EXP - Dental TC; DH

Overview

The Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) performs a wide range of reversible intra‑oral dental procedures under the direction of a dentist. Provides chair‑side assistance, fully anticipating the dentist’s need for various instruments, materials and services. Requires knowledge of dental anatomy, related oral anatomy, the technical methods and practices of dentistry, the functions of dental instruments and the materials to perform a wide variety of dental procedures.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have completed one (1) year of acceptable course work, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work assignments specifically designed to provide the applicant with knowledge and skills required to perform expanded function procedures; if IHS trained, then both Basic and Advanced Restorative Expanded Functions certificates required

Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association for at least 90 days after start of employment and must be maintained during employment at TCRHCC.

• Must have worked as a basic level Dental Assistant for at least 2 years
• Must be able to perform “four‑handed dentistry”
• Must have worked continuously as a Dental Assistant for 5 years.

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Prior experience in a supervisory role/position
• Knowledge of and ability to recognize common dental disorders/conditions such as tooth decay and inflamed tissue
• Basic computer skills needed to complete required administrative tasks
• Completion of above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires long periods of sitting with frequent standing and reaching. Must be able to occasionally walk, drive, bend, climb, kneel, crouch, twist, and maintain balance. This position requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 pounds for prolonged times. Will also need to be able to lift to 24 pounds occasionally. Will need to be able to occasionally be able to push and pull…