(Archived) Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant – US Coast Guard Base – Juneau, AK Loyal Source Government Services is currently hiring a Dental Assistant for US Coast Guard Base in Juneau, AK to work as a civilian contractor. Working for Loyal Source gives you the ability to work for the FASTEST growing provider of clinical services for the United States Government. Must have a current, unrestricted licensure in ANY STATE, territory or common wealth of the United States, District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, Guam or Puerto Rico. This opportunity is working in a Government facility. **For more information please contact Chris Moore by email at [Register to View] or by phone at [Register to View] Position Details Location: US Coast Guard Base/ Juneau, AK REQUIREMENTS: • Resume • Certification/State License • 1 year experience • BLS Certification Qualification: • Certificate or Associate degree as a dental assistant/technician from a state accredited program and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months, or; • Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant ''A'' school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months, or; • Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months, or; • 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice, or; • Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience with in the preceding 36 months, or; • Graduated from a state-accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months; • Certification or permit for use of dental x-ray equipment; • A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Scope of Work: • Routine workload will be in response to government demand in the form of Dental Officer prescription and the regularly scheduled dental checkups and maintenance program of all residents. Primary workload is a result of appointments for outpatient and inpatient clients in response to the dental clinic's approved dental treatment schedule. • To treat all Active Duty beneficiaries presented for care. • Actual healthcare worker clinical activity will be a function of the overall demand for dental assistant services. Healthcare worker productivity is expected to be comparable to that of other dental assistants assigned to the same facility and authorized the same scope of practice. • Provide for the examination, treatment, and disposition of patients compatible with the Dental Clinic's operating capacity and equipment. • Coordinate with other health care departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients. • Provide training to staff for routine dental assistant activities and procedures so that the benefit of routine care can be accrued. • Maintain patient records in accordance with external accreditation organizations and established Coast Guard dental records maintenance requirements. • Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment. • Assist during patient examination and treatment. • Assist during administration of anesthesia. • Assist in placement and removal or sutures. • Instruct in basic oral hygiene care. • Prepare restorative and impression materials. • Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with the standard procedures of the Dental clinic. • Load and unload radiographic film cassettes. • Expose bitewing, periapical and occlusal film utilizing bisecting angle or paralleling radiographic techniques. • Perform radiographic darkroom procedures to include manual and automatic film processing. • The healthcare worker shall maintain his or her operatory to meet the clinic's standards, and may be assigned other duties as directed by the Clinic Administrator. • Inventory medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls. • Greets and receives patients and directs them to appropriate care. • Receives and screens telephone calls. • Files and maintains Healthcare records. • Files healthcare reports in health records. • Maintains Health Record checkout file. • Inputs daily patient information into Clinic's healthcare information systems. • Schedules and tracks consultations for specialty care. • Maintains referral log and notifies patients of appointments. • Reviews and verifies patient eligibility for care in accordance with Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) computer system guidelines. • Prepare and submit appropriate documentation as specified in applicable regulations. • Provides immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they occur in addition to regular scheduled appointments. • Perform digital radiology procedures to include radiograph image management on computer software program Compensation packages are always negotiable; contact me to discuss your needs. If you are not interested in this location, please let us know what opportunities you would be interested in as we get new positions throughout the country daily. Feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested in working with the military or the VA as a contracted civilian, as we do offer a referral bonus. For more information go to our website [Register to View] and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for other positions currently open.