Shall perform a full range of comprehensive Dental Assistant/Technician procedures and practices on site, using government furnished facility, equipment and supplies to a variety of patients.  All aspects of Dental Assistant/Technician service shall be commensurate with the capabilities of the healthcare worker and the Dental Clinic including but not limited to the items listed below:

• Routine workload will be in response to government demand in the form of Dental Officer prescription and the regularly scheduled dental checkups and maintenance program of all residents. 
• Primary workload is a result of appointments of outpatient and inpatient clients in response to the dental clinic’s approved dental treatment scheduled.
• The work environment involves risks typically associated with the performance of clinical dental procedures.  The health care worker will maintain the concept of universal precautions.
• Examinations, delivery of treatment under the “four handed dentistry” format within the personnel and equipment capabilities and limitations imposed by the Dental Assistant Practice Acts, or similar regulations, of the state of the facility. 
• Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment.
• Assist during patient examination and treatment.
• Assist during administration of anesthesia.
• Assist in placement and removal of sutures.
• Instruct a basic oral hygiene care. Prepare restorative and impression materials. Load and unload radiographic film cassettes.
• Inventory medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls.
• Greets and receives patients and directs them to appropriate care.
• Receives and screen telephone calls. Files and maintains Health Care records, health care reports. Input daily patient information into Clinic’s medical information system. Maintain patient records in accordance with JCAHO and established Coast Guard dental records maintenance requirements.

• Certificate or Associate degree as a dental assistant/technician from a state accredited program and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months, or,
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant “A” school and 12 months experience with the preceding 36 months, or,
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months, or,
• 36 months experience with the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice, or,
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience with in the preceding 36 months, or,
• Graduated from a state-accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
• Certification or permit for use of dental x-ray equipment.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.