Dental Assistant PRN

As a health division of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, we, at Sacred Circle Healthcare, preserve the Goshute heritage of protecting and caring for family and extend the tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area. We refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare. 

Interested in joining our team? We are looking for people who are genuine, kind, ambitious, positive, and helpful - exceptional people building on a celebrated heritage who are passionate about delivering uncompromising care - people who make a difference every day no matter what their role or position. If you are looking for a job where the work you do impacts lives for the better every day, you are in the right place!

Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a PRN Dental Assistant.

Job Summary

Major Responsibilities/Tasks: 

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules & organizing patient flow. 
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. 
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Takes dental x-rays
• Prepares instruments for procedures.  Prepares instruments for sterilization.  Ensures that all exam, equipment, tools, instruments, etc. and treatment areas are sterilized and ready for treatment. 
• Educates patients on proper oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
• Takes impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts
• Performs office management tasks that require the use of a computer.
• Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. 
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. 
• Maintains patient confidentiality. 
• Performs all related dental and other office work as required. 
• Operates under the supervision of the dentist for all dental services.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all Sacred Circle Health Care Policies and Procedures.
• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values Statements. 
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

 
Preferred Requirements:

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  

• Knowledge of dental practice and care to assist in giving patient care. 
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. 
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. 
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. 
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. 
• Skill in taking vital signs. 
• Skill in maintaining records and recording results. 
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. 
• Ability to maintain quality control standards. 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. 
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference 

to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicants