Chenega Corporation · 16 hours ago
Dental Assistant III
Browning, MT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$22.26/hr - $33/hr
3+ years expChenega Government Mission Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant III to support the Blackfeet Service Unit Dental Department Clinics. The role involves providing dental health care services, assisting with procedures, and maintaining patient records for diverse patient demographics.
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Responsibilities
Provide Dental Assistant health care services to American Indian patients of the Blackfeet Service Unit
Provide chairside dental assisting services to patients according to Indian Health Service/Tribal priorities
Provide chairside dental assisting, expose radiographs, take impressions, clean and disinfect operatories in accordance with sound public health practices
Document infection control practices and biological indicator test results for the Dental Department equipment
Perform dental lab procedures, including, but not limited to: pour primary and final impressions, construct custom trays for impressions, make orthotic appliances or mouthguards with vacuum-formed equipment
Provide professional information and education services to patients and to other health services workers as appropriate
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments according to policies and procedures
Provide services and education to both inpatient and outpatient as required
Treat children, adults, and geriatric patients, as well as patients who have a medically compromised status
Maintain patient records in performance of care consistent with accrediting body requirements and facility billing procedures
Seat patients for their appointments, take vital signs, and verify patient ID, medical history changes, and other pre-op duties as assigned
Discharge the patient after the procedure, including making new appointments, cleaning the operatory, and any post-operative documentation required by the Dental Program’s Policy and Procedures
Qualification
Required
Dental Assistant Certification from an accredited dental assisting program
3-5 years of experience as a dental assistant
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge of all instruments, materials, and procedures normally used in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic and periodontal treatment
Knowledge of dental anatomy and ability to properly expose and mount diagnostic radiographs
Ability to explain to patient's post-operative instructions, disease prevention techniques, and home care instructions
Knowledge of steps and techniques required for the placement of sealants on teeth
Knowledge and skill of tooth isolation techniques required to maintain a dry field of placement of restorations and sealants
Knowledge of sterilization techniques
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Benefits
Robust employee benefits program
Management engagement
Quality leadership
Atmosphere of teamwork
Recognition for performance
Promotion opportunities
Company
Chenega Corporation
As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robb Milne
CFO
Chris Andersen
Chief Development Officer, Military, Intel and Operations Support Strategic Business Unit
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