Dental Assistant – EFDA Certified (60-Day Temporary)

Dental Assistant - EFDA Certified (60-Day Temporary) - (Job Number: 127810)

-- Dental Assistant - EFDA Certified (60-Day Temporary) - (Job Number: 127810) Description Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. Essential Functions: * PERFORM ALL OF DUTIES permitted as a dental assistant consistent w/ individual's training in presence of or under the observation of licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act related Administrative Rules. * Apply topical anesthetic desensitizing agents, as directed by provider * Removal of sutures post-extraction periodontal dressings * Retract patient's cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation * Assist in placement or removal of rubber dam * Remove debris created during operative procedures w/ a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water * Extra-oral procedures which are not hazardous, * Inspect oral cavity using a mirror, * Dry root canals w/ paper points * Place temporary filling material into endodontic access * Take impressions for periodontal night guard * Polish coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist has determined teeth are free of calculus * Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene prevention of oral disease * Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, expose films, * Preliminary select size bands * Remove fixed orthodontic appliances * Check for loose bands brackets * Remove ligature ties head appliances * Place remove arch wires, elastics orthodontic separators * Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene prevention of oral disease * Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, expose films * ORGANIZE patient's dental record consistent w/ established guidelines * INFORM PATIENT of general treatment to be provided * REVIEW HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE w/ patient notify provider of reported conditions that could effect treatment * COMMUNICATE INFORMATION important to maintaining the proper scheduling flow of patients consistent w/ information recorded in patient's dental record * AS REQUIRED IN SUPPORT OF DIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES, ENTER, RETRIEVE TRANSMIT PATIENT CARE SERVICE RELATED INFORMATION RESPOND TO MEDICAL EMERGENCY SITUATION * EXPOSE PROCESS DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS * CLEAN STERILIZE PROCESS INSTRUMENTS * ACT IN CONFORMANCE w/ established program policies, procedures, guidelines protocols, the Administrative Rules of the State Board of Dentistry, the State Dental Practice Act any other laws regulations that govern the role responsibilities of the dental assistant satisfactorily maintain the established qualifications for selection towards this position * PERFORM FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS provided that the dentist is on premises dentist checks the patient before after the functions are performed; * Place matrix retainers for alloy composite restorations * Polish amalgam restorations * Remove supra-gingival excess cement * Take impressions * ASSIST IN MONITORING PATIENTS that are being administered nitrous oxide consistent w/ established guidelines. * Other duties appropriate for RDA as authorized by Board of Dentistry rules regulations Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * 1 year as a dental assistant or graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program * High school diploma or GED. * Washington RDA license * Certificate in Dental Radiological Proficiency or KP equivalent * Oregon EFDA Certification or KP Skill Equivalent or ability to obtain within 90 days * Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification or ability to obtain certification within 120 days of hire date * CPR Certified or ability to become certified within 90 days of hire date * Candidate is required to pass a pre-employment dental assistant skills test. * The individual applicant for this position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if he or she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact that these qualifications are required for selection, they then must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition of continued employment. * Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique. * Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment. * Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision. * Well organized in use of time and effort. * Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers and other employees - good interpersonal skills. * Excellent attendance record. Salary Range: $16.61 - $20.69 Primary Location: Washington-Vancouver-Salmon Creek Medical/Dental Offices 14406 NE 20th Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon - Fri With Occasional Sat. Working Hours Start: 6:30AM (Variable) Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Temporary Employee Group: SEIU - Local 49 Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Dental Public Department Name: Dental Dental Assistant - EFDA Certified (60-Day Temporary) - (Job Number: 127810) 514332 Washington-Vancouver-Salmon Creek Medical/Dental Offices 14406 NE 20th http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=514332ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/4eeba3bb2dfbad51708a74dfffddae4b.html --