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    "description": "<p style=\"margin-left:48px;\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">POSITION SUMMARY </span></span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:47px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Dental Assistant (DA) is a key member of the Native American Health Center&rsquo;s four-handed dental process, and will increase dentists&rsquo; efficiency by providing needed support. The primary responsibility of the DA is to assist dentists at chair-side, and to support departmental staff. The DA must be professional, objective, and have superior customer service standards. </span></span></span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> </span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left:47px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">A lab coat will be provided by the Dental Department. The DA must wear personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, masks and gloves and follow specific company and OSHA procedures when handling hazardous materials. Long hair must be tied back away from the face and no jewelry may be worn (i.e., earrings, rings.). Cleanliness above all is essential. 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This includes following all instructions from the assigned dentist at chair-side. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Greet all patients in a courteous, professional, and timely manner. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ability to work in the General and Pediatric Dental Clinics. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Explain plaque control to all patients in a manner that ensures their understanding. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">In collaboration with the dentists, provide oral hygiene instructions to patients and parents/caregivers. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Apply topical anesthetic as requested by the assigned dentist. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Check patients; vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, temperature, etc.) as necessary and/or requested by the assigned dentist. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Prepare operatory for patient reception, according to departmental policy. Ensure operatory is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ensure pre-set trays are well maintained, and always ready to be used for procedures. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Proactively review chart notes for the planned treatment, in order to set up trays and operatory appropriately. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ensure all materials and instruments needed for providing treatment are ready and available for use. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Prepare anesthesia for transfer to the assigned dentist. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Retract oral tissues in order to increase visual access into the oral cavity. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Remove excess moisture from the mouth by using hi-vac systems and/or </span></span></span><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">air. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Properly transfer instruments to dentists while maintaining extremely high attention to detail and adhering to sterilization standards. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Prepare and properly deliver any required restorative materials to dentists. Obtain Informed Consent prior to dental treatment, and deliver postoperative instructions with guidance from assigned dentist. </span></span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow. 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