Licensed Dental Assistant

SUMMARY

NACC's mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American
families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental,
and Substance Abuse. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the clinical operations while
supervising clinical assistants and must be able to perform all aspects of a licensed dental assistant by
performing the following duties.

• Coordinates with Dental Manager to ensure patient flow is appropriate for optimal clinic
  efficiency.
• Oversees and manages inventory and supplies; places orders.
• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answers questions, and gives directions as
  authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Serves as a chair side assistant for the dentist, ADT and Hygienist.
• Prepares the operatory for patient treatment per dental department protocols and the dentist,
  ADT and Hygienist direction.
• Exposes radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law, as well as dental
  department directive and protocol.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed in accordance with state
  regulation and law and dental department directive and protocol.
• Maintains dental department equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's directions and
  dental department policy and protocol.
• Maintains dental departments areas in compliance with dental department directives and
  protocols as well as clinic policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control
  and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for
  inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Monitors patient flow and assists the Dental Clinic Manager or dentist in assuring all patient
  records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic
  business and patient care within the dental department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions, as appropriate and as time permits.
• Ensures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with
  dental department directive and protocol.
• Ensures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in
  accordance with the dental department directive, clinic policy as well as state and federal
  regulations.
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the clinic and the dental department exposure
  control plan including but not limited to; the use of personal protective equipments and
  universal precautions.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and
  off- site, as required.
• Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic
  goals and objectives.
• Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and clinic
  rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to; the participation of
  the dental assistant in the provision of clinical dental care.
• Enters treatment activity into the computer and checks for accuracy; answers incoming calls, as
  needed.
• Reviews daily schedule for effectiveness.
• Participates in office meetings and morning huddles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Education and/or experience:
  Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college
  or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an
  equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  Licensed Dental Assistant in the State of
  Minnesota. Current roof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Computer skills required:
  Internet Software;
  Spreadsheet Software (Excel);
  Order Processing
  Systems;
  Word Processing Software (Word);
  Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); EMR and EDR
  (Dentrix and Dexis).

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural
  differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free
  environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works
  with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility
  for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach
  goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making
  process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement;
  Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities;
  Makes self…