Dental Assistant - INDIAN HEALTH CARE RESOURCE CENTER - Tulsa, OK

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Tulsa, OK

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing Dental team and aid in sterilization practices. The Dental Assistant is primarily responsible for maintaining proper infection control practices and appropriately processing instruments within the dental department’s central sterilization. Works closely with the Dental Director to ensure best practices are being followed at all times regarding infection control and safety within the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with dental director to ensure department maintains proper infection control practices.
Maintains central sterilization and ensures proper contaminated to sterile workflow.
Properly operates, monitors, and maintains sterilization equipment. Maintains autoclave log.
Performs spore testing of autoclaves, glucometer testing, and waterline testing at appropriate intervals. Maintains records of testing results.
Properly processes, dates, and assembles instrument cassettes and pouches.
Disinfects, processes, and prepares dental operatories as needed.
Greet patients with excellent customer service, room them, obtain and record patients vitals per department guidelines.
Stay up to date on infection control guidelines and seek opportunities to expand knowledge base.
Obtains diagnostic radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
Follows proper safety procedures, utilizes proper protective equipment, and maintains proper infection control practices at all times.


High School diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a formal dental assisting program required.
Dental Assistant license required. Coronal polishing, radiation safety, and nitrous oxide permits preferred.
1+ years of clinical experience preferred.
BLS CPR certification.
Demonstrated proficiency in obtaining patient vital signs.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with dental practice management software.

Utilizing a patient-centered, multidisciplinary, medical home approach, Indian Health Care Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offers a full range of health and wellness services tailored to the Indian community.

Our Mission: The mission of the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Inc. (IHCRC) is to empower the American Indian through exceptional healthcare!

Our Vision: At IHCRC we will be the recognized leader in redefining primary healthcare for the American Indian.

HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION GOAL The long-term goal of IHCRC is to improve general health status and reduce the incidence and severity of chronic disease by engaging the Indian community in ongoing health promotion, and disease prevention and management programs.

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