Maniilaq Association

Work is done in Kotzebue and in the ManiilaqAssociation Services Area. Reports directly to Dental Assistant Coordinator.. Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment and instrumentsusing autoclave according to infection control standards.. Expected to participate in, and successfully completetraining offered locally that leads to promotion to dental assistant, includingCPR and Dental Radiology training.. Must complete training in dentalterminology, basic infection control and blood pressure/pulse monitoringtechniques within 6 months of hire.. Mustbe able to stand for prolonged periods of time as well as willing/able totravel in small airplanes and carry at least 40 pounds of luggage.

dental assistant

POSITION SUMMARYThis position is one in whichthe incumbent is trained to provide various kinds of assistance to thedentists, dental hygienists, and dental clinic, including patient preparation,chair side assistance, and record-keeping.Maintains availability and cleanliness of equipment and materialsneeded.Works with potentially hazardousequipment and materials, such as:x-rayequipment, potentially infectious body fluids, autoclaves and sharpinstruments.Many of the tasks arerepetitive in nature and will be explained in detail.Work is done in Kotzebue and in the ManiilaqAssociation Services Area. Reports directly to Dental Assistant Coordinator. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Displays a willing and helpful attitude to customersand staff.Professionally communicatesin a warm, concerned, caring, and friendly manner over the telephone and inperson.2.Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment and instrumentsusing autoclave according to infection control standards.Cleans and disinfects dental work areasaccording to infection control standards.3.Stores and maintains adequate supplies in dental workareas, including preparing trays, packs, etc.4.Prepares dental work area for dentists and/orhygienists, including seating and draping patients, and setting out instrumentsand materials needed for treatment.5.Completes processing exposed radiographs and displaysand marks them with identifying information.6.Provides chair side assistance with the provideracting as a guide, including passing instruments, arranging and preparingmaterials, operating oral evacuator and retracting cheek and tongue.7.Reports to Dental Assistant Coordinator.8.Records specific information on patients' records asdictated by provider.9.Prepares supplies and equipment for village travel,and works overtime as needed during those trips.10.Enters basic data into the computer as assigned.Accesses, reads and responds as necessary towritten material and e-mail on a daily basis.11.Demonstrates discretion in handling confidentialinformation.Maintains confidentialityof patients and hospital-related information.12.Expected to participate in, and successfully completetraining offered locally that leads to promotion to dental assistant, includingCPR and Dental Radiology training.Appropriate additional training outside of the area may also berequired. Job Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent.Must complete training in dentalterminology, basic infection control and blood pressure/pulse monitoringtechniques within 6 months of hire.Mustbe able to stand for prolonged periods of time as well as willing/able totravel in small airplanes and carry at least 40 pounds of luggage.Inupiaq/English bilingual preferred.

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