Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is a leading provider of healthcare services, and we are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Therapy Assistant to join our team in Fort Moore, GA. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dental care and are looking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.

Hours of Performance:

The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: In general, all Dental Clinics are open between the hours of 0600-1700, Monday-Friday. Routine Clinic hours may vary by location. The services provided under this contract shall be on a 40-hour per week basis.

Responsibilities:

Dental Therapy Assistants shall perform essentially the same duties as those required of any government civil service Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.
• Additional services may also include chairside dental assisting, Radiology, or sterilization.
• They may be occasionally needed for patient scheduling or records review but may not work routinely as a medical clerk or receptionist.
• Performs Expanded Function Dental Assistant duties in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.
• Restores teeth prepared by dentist with permanent or temporary fillings.
• Applies rubber dam, including cleansing and drying operative field.
• Irrigates tooth, applies prescribed medications, and closes tooth with temporary filling.
• Takes preliminary impressions for study models.
• Retracts gingiva from tooth for final impressions.
• Assists in surgical treatment.
• Instructs patient in preventive dental care measures. Applies agents prescribed by dentists.
• Performs oral prophylaxis and provide therapeutic cares.
• Performs supra-gingival stain and calculus removal and scales teeth.
• Applies prescribed medication.
• Operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs.
• Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
• Aids in the training of trainee dental assistants and/or dental assistant students.
• Observes and advises trainees and students as they perform these duties.