Job DescriptionDivision/Department: Human Services - Dental
Location: Min No Aya Win Human Services Center - Onsite
Reports To: Lead Dental Auxiliary
Probationary Period: 90 days - Full time; 120 days - Part time
FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Classification: Child-Related CA
Driver's License: Level 0- No Driver's License is required
Wage: $36.42 to $40.97 hourly
Bonus: $3,750.00 sign on bonus w/2-year commitment.
Responsibilities - Greet, escort, and seat patients.
- Review medical history and check if patient took pre-medication when needed.
- Record preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures to include existing restorations, missing teeth, periodontal charting of pocket depths, mobility classifications and furcations involvement.
- Takes appropriate and diagnostic x-ray as prescribed by the dentist.
- Apply topical medication and cavity varnishes as prescribed by the dentist.
- Apply pit and fissure sealants as prescribed by the dentist.
- Administer local anesthetic as needed.
- Complete prophylaxis to include scaling and root planning, soft tissue curettage, and mechanical polishing to clinical crowns.
- Complete periodontal maintenance.
- Provide ultrasonic scaling, as needed.
- Remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances with hand instruments.
- Remove sutures, as directed by the dentist.
- Remove marginal overhangs, with hand instruments.
- Take and pour alginate impressions for study models, whitening trays, occlusal guards, and interim prostheses as prescribed by the dentist.
- Provide topical fluoride treatments.
- Sharpen periodontal instruments.
- Complete patient charting of services performed.
- Inform dentist of any special treatment considerations and/or suspected pathology and infection immediately.
- Perform and record blood pressure and blood glucose screenings.
- Sterilize disinfect dental instruments and equipment according of HIS protocol.
- Triaging of emergency patients as directed.
- Completes all preparatory work of the patient prior to the treatment.
- Follow occupational safety guidelines for dental personnel.
- Update list of supplies and equipment needed on supply the list. Keep current inventory stocked.
- Clean and organize trays, tubs, and operatory drawers in hygiene room.
- Educate patients on oral health including plaque control instruction, oral appliance care, fluorides, nutrition and diet counseling and preventive dentistry as directed by the dentist.
- Perform oral health screening for community programs as requested and approved by the dentist.
- Assist in identifying dental high-risk groups and initiate preventive planning needs.
- Assist in community wide prevention requests and events from other Fond du Lac Entities.
- If applicable, may be requested to travel to homebound patients to provide care.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring community dental prevention programs, including the annual health fair and National Children's Dental Health Month activities.
- Assist the receptionist with scheduling patient appointments and other duties as requested.
- Attend continuing education courses as requested by the Dental Coordinator.
- Attend Dental staff meetings.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities.
- Abide by the policies set forth by the Fond du Lac Reservation and Min No Aya Win Human Services Center.
- Department uniform is required and will be provided to the employee after 90-days of service. This uniform must be worn during scheduled work hours unless prior arrangements have been made with management.
- Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
- Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
- Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
- Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
- Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Qualifications - No Driver's License is required.
- Current Registration as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Minnesota is required; OR Current student in their final semester of an accredited Dental Hygiene program and must successfully obtain their Registered Dental Hygienist Licensure within 90-days of hire.
- CPR certification is required, if not certified at the time of hire must become certified within 90-days of hire, and must maintain certification for the duration of employment.
- Completion of ADA approved course on Local Anesthesia is required.
- Class D Driver's license is desired.
- Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.
- Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.
- Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
- Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation's Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
- Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
- Some travel may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Normal physical requirements.
