Cherokee Nation
Job Summary
Assists the Dentist in providing a wide range of dental procedures within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. Provides chair side services, educational information, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and areas, and clerical assistance. Job Duties
Cleans and disinfects patient area before and after each patient according to infection control guidelines. Arranges dental instruments and materials in order to assist the dentist for uninterrupted treatment. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, counter tops and all related items to maintain the cleanliness of the clinic. Provides educational information to the patient regarding required treatment, current treatment, and post‑treatment care. Cleans and polishes teeth; applies topical fluoride to assist in preventing cavities. Operates ultrasound sealer (Cavitron) and uses hand instruments to remove visible calculus within scope of practice. Provides chair side assistance to any staff member as needed. May place rubber dams on indicated teeth in proper manner. Orders dental and clerical supplies, maintains inventory, schedules appointments and helps patients fill out forms. Maintains patient records, clinic files and other documents. Provides clerical assistance by answering phones, retrieving and preparing charts, typing, filing. Takes, exposes, processes and mounts X‑rays within scope of practice and records pertinent information. Assists in taking impressions, pouring and trimming casts, preparation of study models, and performs other basic laboratory procedures. Cleans, polishes and applies topical fluoride and sealants to teeth as instructed. Coronal Polishing Certified
Polishes coronal surfaces of teeth or prepares teeth for band cementation or bonding of brackets utilizing a slow‑speed rotary handpiece and rubber cup or brush; applies topical fluoride and desensitizing agents. Identifies calculus, plaque, and intrinsic/extrinsic stains; applies disclosing agents; evaluates plaque and stain removal; maintains polishing armamentarium; applies various fluoride agents and desensitizing agents; maintains aseptic techniques. Sealant Certified
Places pit and fissure dental sealants on permanent and primary dentition as directed. Knows indications/contraindications; assesses patient; readies teeth; isolates teeth; educates patient/parent; uses proper infection control practices; maintains sealant armamentarium. Nitrous Oxide Certified
Assists Dentist or Dental Hygienist with administration of nitrous oxide. Assists with patient status assessment, introductions, monitoring, returning patient to pre‑operative status, provides post‑operative care. Follows PPE guidelines. Ensures confidentiality, records retention, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Provides Human Resources with a copy of all licensures, certifications, renewals. SHIFT SUPERVISION
Plans daily work distribution for assigned staff, organizes work schedules, provides training and supervises ongoing training, oversees maintenance of clinic supplies and orders replacements. Supervisory Responsibilities
May be a Lead position. Qualifications
Education Requirement
High school education or GED. Experience Requirement
No additional experience is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must obtain a Dental Assistant Permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain throughout employment. Current expanded duty permits for Coronal Polishing, Sealants or Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide need not re‑register. Those with previous radiation permits only or no expanded functions must obtain permits issued by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. Certifications can be obtained from an accredited program or an Indian Health Service Facility and must be maintained. Other Qualifications
Employee must not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must meet and maintain pre‑employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. Physical Demands
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. Noise level usually moderate. Work Hours
7:00–5:30. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
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Assists the Dentist in providing a wide range of dental procedures within the boundaries of competence, based on documented education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. Provides chair side services, educational information, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and areas, and clerical assistance. Job Duties
Cleans and disinfects patient area before and after each patient according to infection control guidelines. Arranges dental instruments and materials in order to assist the dentist for uninterrupted treatment. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, counter tops and all related items to maintain the cleanliness of the clinic. Provides educational information to the patient regarding required treatment, current treatment, and post‑treatment care. Cleans and polishes teeth; applies topical fluoride to assist in preventing cavities. Operates ultrasound sealer (Cavitron) and uses hand instruments to remove visible calculus within scope of practice. Provides chair side assistance to any staff member as needed. May place rubber dams on indicated teeth in proper manner. Orders dental and clerical supplies, maintains inventory, schedules appointments and helps patients fill out forms. Maintains patient records, clinic files and other documents. Provides clerical assistance by answering phones, retrieving and preparing charts, typing, filing. Takes, exposes, processes and mounts X‑rays within scope of practice and records pertinent information. Assists in taking impressions, pouring and trimming casts, preparation of study models, and performs other basic laboratory procedures. Cleans, polishes and applies topical fluoride and sealants to teeth as instructed. Coronal Polishing Certified
Polishes coronal surfaces of teeth or prepares teeth for band cementation or bonding of brackets utilizing a slow‑speed rotary handpiece and rubber cup or brush; applies topical fluoride and desensitizing agents. Identifies calculus, plaque, and intrinsic/extrinsic stains; applies disclosing agents; evaluates plaque and stain removal; maintains polishing armamentarium; applies various fluoride agents and desensitizing agents; maintains aseptic techniques. Sealant Certified
Places pit and fissure dental sealants on permanent and primary dentition as directed. Knows indications/contraindications; assesses patient; readies teeth; isolates teeth; educates patient/parent; uses proper infection control practices; maintains sealant armamentarium. Nitrous Oxide Certified
Assists Dentist or Dental Hygienist with administration of nitrous oxide. Assists with patient status assessment, introductions, monitoring, returning patient to pre‑operative status, provides post‑operative care. Follows PPE guidelines. Ensures confidentiality, records retention, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Provides Human Resources with a copy of all licensures, certifications, renewals. SHIFT SUPERVISION
Plans daily work distribution for assigned staff, organizes work schedules, provides training and supervises ongoing training, oversees maintenance of clinic supplies and orders replacements. Supervisory Responsibilities
May be a Lead position. Qualifications
Education Requirement
High school education or GED. Experience Requirement
No additional experience is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must obtain a Dental Assistant Permit from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry within thirty (30) days of employment and maintain throughout employment. Current expanded duty permits for Coronal Polishing, Sealants or Assisting in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide need not re‑register. Those with previous radiation permits only or no expanded functions must obtain permits issued by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. Certifications can be obtained from an accredited program or an Indian Health Service Facility and must be maintained. Other Qualifications
Employee must not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must meet and maintain pre‑employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. Physical Demands
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. Noise level usually moderate. Work Hours
7:00–5:30. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cherokee Nation by 2x. Get notified about new Dental Assistant jobs in
Stilwell, OK .
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