Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our team in providing outstanding care at 355 Medical Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ. Supporting the 355 Medical Group by providing dental services to military personnel and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Obtain and record patient vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and pulse.Assist dentists during procedures by retracting tissues, suctioning, and maintaining a clear operating field.Instruct patients on proper dental hygiene techniques and provide education on oral health care.Perform administrative tasks, such as locating and filing charts, conducting chart reviews, and making patient phone calls.Assist with patient scheduling and treatment documentation using the Corporate Dental Application or other designated systems.Maintain dental treatment rooms, ensuring proper stock levels, handling minor repairs, and adhering to infection control protocols.Monitor expiration dates and remove expired items from the treatment area.Assist in managing medical emergencies when necessary.
Requirements:
Certified Dental Assistant ProgramBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (required before starting).Proficiency in dental assisting techniques and infection control procedures.Strong administrative skills for record-keeping, scheduling, and patient communication.Familiarity with dental software systems for treatment documentation.Ability to handle medical emergencies and provide immediate support.Excellent interpersonal skills to work with patients and dental providers effectively.
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location : Location US-AZ-Tucson Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Gracie Barstad Direct phone number 314-744-4133 Recruiter : Email gracie_barstad@spectrumhealth.com Apply for this opportunity Apply for this job onlineApplyShare Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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