JOB REQUIREMENTS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assess dental condition and needs of patient; use patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and take patient vital signs as required.
• Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, scaling... polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients; perform patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
• Provide oral health care to patients of the Oneida Community Health Center clinic and any current or future satellite clinics with the use of portable equipment.
• Develop and process dental radiographs; discuss x-rays accurately with the patients and other providers.
• Provide non-surgical periodontal treatment of patients; provide or administer local anesthetic for delivery of dental care to patients.
• Provide chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of special tests, procedures, and complex treatments.
• Documents dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
• Perform patient triage and initiates patient care.
• Assist in preparation of patient care areas, and in the patient admission, transfer, and discharge process, as required; prepare reports and assist as required with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
• Maintain a clean oral working area; record all exam findings completely and accurately in the patient chart; may act as an interpreter between patient and dentist as needed.
• Provide instructions for patients in oral hygiene techniques and post-operative instructions both verbally and in written form.
• Take study model impressions and pour, trim and label models.
• Maintain Standard Precaution guidelines at all times during patient care (Mask, Gloves, Eye Protection, Rubber dam usage) and wash hands before and after de-gloving.
• Follow and maintain all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards for the provision of dental clinical services.
• Participate in and attends in service and educational programs to improve and learn new skills.
• Provide written articles/brochures for publication in the Tribal Newspaper, Dental Journals, Health Fairs or clinic as deemed appropriate by the supervising Dentist and/or supervisor.
• Provide activities for Prevention Week/Children's Dental Health Month/Give Kids a Smile Day/Educational Seminars, Classes/Classroom Presentations, Oneida Head Start/Day Care, Oneida Pediatrics, Oneida WIC, Oneida Community Health, Oneida OB/GYN, and the Anna John Nursing Home to clinical and satellite patients.
• Assist in training new dental assistants or dental hygienists.
• Treat patients with dignity and respect.
• Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Adhere to all Oneida Nation's Personnel Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
• Maintain strict department security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=od128 This job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on tribally owned lands. Laws governing employment may differ from the State of Wisconsin's. You may wish to discuss this with the employer before accepting the position
Green Bay WI USA

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