Job: Dental Assistance

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Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Since its inauguration in 1964, under the Economic Opportunity Act, Job Corps has provided more than 2 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education.

Our Albuquerque Job Corps Center has the friendly, easy-going atmosphere of a small community college.

We are currently seeking a Dental Assistance. Responsible for overseeing and implementing all dental function. Assists the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in appointments, examinations and treatments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule students for dental examinations.
- Provides dental cursory examinations for all entering students and refers to dentist of off-center services.
- Assists dentist with all treatments and procedures; maintains accurate records and confidentiality.
- Takes, develops and mounts all x-rays; ensures equipment is operable and safe.
- cleans, sterilizes and maintains instruments and physical environment in dental area.
- Prepares and provides documentation for monthly and quarterly dental reports.
- Initiates and submits requisitions for all supplies; ensures adequate supply of dental inventory.
- Assists medical staff in transferring UDS information to the medical folders.
- Gives instruction to patients for follow-up care.
- Tracks all contracted dental staff hours.
- Provides quality assurance via chart audits.
- Maintains a safe and healthful environment at all times.
- Supports Career Development Services System (CDSS) program.
- Supports and adheres to Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Dental program certification and six months experience in a dental setting. Must have certification ability to take x-rays.