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Dental Assistant - $2,646 weekly
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$45,289 / year median in South Dakota
+35% projected growth
Job Description
Dental Assistant Position Summary Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Healthcare Center (IHS)
Number of Positions:
2 Dental Assistant positionsLocation:
Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Healthcare Center, 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Sisseton, SD 57262Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; No weekends, no call, closed on Federal holidays. Assignments generally one-month blocks but may include 2-week rotations. Position Summary Provide full-scope clinical and administrative support to the Dental Clinic by assisting dentists, supporting patient care, maintaining infection control, completing documentation, and augmenting federal staff during shortages. Primary Duties- Patient check-in, rooming, and vital signs
- Chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry
- Prepare and break down operatories
- Take dental radiographs
- Sterilize and reprocess instruments
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative education
- Schedule appointments and maintain patient records
- Complete accurate documentation and coding
- Comply with HIPAA, infection control, and clinic policies
- Participate in peer reviews and quality improvement Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Graduate of accredited Dental Assistant program preferred
- Licensed/Registered Dental Assistant preferred
- If unlicensed: minimum 5 years dental assisting experience and current dental radiographer license required Required Certifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Dental Radiographer License (if applicable)
- Maintain all required state licensure/registrations
- Meet federal credentialing requirements Required Skills
- Customer service
- Chairside assisting
- Dental radiography
- Infection prevention
- Instrument sterilization
- Documentation and coding
- Communication
- Teamwork
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management