About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Dental Assistant opportunity in saint cloud, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DutiesDuties include but are not limited to the following:Patient Care:Shows courtesy, respect and positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public.Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit.Possesses advanced knowledge of instruments, materials and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care.Assists in routine general dental procedures; passes instruments safely, accurately and efficiently.Keeps operative field clear of debris.Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials.Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols.Monitors and performs basic interpretation of patient vital signs and condition during invasive treatment/recovery.Pours and takes impressions for diagnostic casts and prosthetic fabrication; prepares study molds.Makes final denture impression trays and bite rims.Removes plaque and soft debris from removable prostheses.Provides procedure-specific, patient preventative education, post-operative and oral hygiene instruction.Assists in specialized dental procedures; oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement and restoration.Fabricates athletic mouth guards and bleaching trays.Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPS for sterilization.Dental Imaging:Possesses the ability to identify normal anatomy.Exposed both standard and specialty dental imaging in traditional and/or digital format.Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by the provider.Captures images characterized by diagnostic quality and accurately oriented and exposed.Utilizes dental imaging safety techniques and retakes are minimized.Clerical Functions:Assists with filling gaps in doctors schedule due to late cancellation or failed appointments.Assists in charting findings, treatment plans, and treatment in patient records.Initiates computerized treatment and progress notes.Return to clinic orders; completes clinical reminders.Prepares cases for dental laboratory and ensures timely retrieval of completed cases.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00pmTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Worksite address
saint cloud, MN, 56301, US
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