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Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 10/29/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 11/04/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,867.00 – $3,578.00 Salary (Annually) $34,404.00 – $42,936.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Cookeville, TN Department Health LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, PUTNAM COUNTY Qualifications Education and Experience: Possession of current registration as a dental assistant in the State of Tennessee with Dental Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification, Nitrous Oxide Certification, and Sealant Application Certification. Substitution of Education for Experience: None. Necessary Special Qualifications: Depending upon where the position is located, additional certifications in the following areas may be required upon employment: Restorative Certification Prosthetic Certification Valid Driver’s License Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Overview Summary: Under direct supervision of a licensed Dentist, performs procedures designated under the scope of practice for a registered dental assistant to include certification for exposing and developing radiographs, certification for coronal polishing, certification for nitrous oxide monitoring, and certification for sealant application. Distinguishing Features: This is the highest-level class in the Dental Assistant sub-series. An employee in this class works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment of patients and can expose and develop radiographs, perform coronal polishing, sealant application, and nitrous oxide monitoring. This class differs from that of the Dental Assistant 2 in that incumbents of the latter works as a chair side assistant during examination and treatment and expose and develop radiographs. Responsibilities Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Ensures compliance with Federal, State and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines. Inspects materials to ensure compliance with expiration dates. Maintains current dental license and certification. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: Performs coronal polishing and sealant placement for patients under the direct supervision of a Dentist. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Detects changes in patient status during and after medication administration to ensure patient safety. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitors and terminates nitrous oxide levels of patients under the direct supervision of the Dentist. Documenting/Recording Information: Reviews medical history. Records patient’s dental conditions and treatment. Maintains charts, records and reports. Controlling Machines and Processes: Exposes and prepares x-rays for review. Controls various dental equipment to ensure proper function. Meets infection control and safety guidelines. Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains appropriate inventory for dental service delivery. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People: Assesses the abilities of dental students and reports findings to the supervising Dentist as necessary. Assisting and Caring for Others: Prepares the patient for dental procedures. Prepares operatories with appropriate instruments and supplies to be used for dental procedures. Performs four handed chairside assisting. Provides appropriate post treatment care and education for patients. Measures and records vital signs. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Addresses patient complaints and concerns and notifies supervising Dentist as necessary. Getting Information: Compiles information from patients, parents, guardians and family members in regard to patients’ health and dental needs. Compiles information from community resources concerning school transport programs and school-based referrals. Incorporates administrative information into the dental program to ensure compliance with administrative polices and updates. Training and Teaching Others: Provides patient education in proper oral hygiene procedures. Provides information concerning oral health practices to internal partners. Provides information concerning oral health practices to external partners. Provides peer training as designated. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Maintains various dental equipment to ensure that manufacturer instructions are followed. Interacting with Computers: Enters and verifies data into computer system. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspects equipment to identify the cause of errors or other defects. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment: Guides dental students in learning the proper use of various dental equipment as necessary. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Maintains Continuing Education Units as required. Developing and Building Teams: Communicates effectively with peers and subordinates. Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Communicates with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Scheduling Work and Activities: Schedules appointments, answers telephone and organizes daily schedule. Coordinates and develops opportunities for community outreach and oral health activities. Competencies (KSA’s) Competencies: Decision Quality Functional/Technical Competency Problem Solving Informing Planning Time Management Perseverance Ethics and Values Interpersonal Savvy Patience Peer Relationships Knowledge: Clerical Customer and Personal Service Education and Training Law and Government Medicine and Dentistry Skills: Active Listening Speaking Coordination Service Orientation Operation and Control Judgment and Decision Making Management of Material Resources Abilities: Deductive Reasoning Oral Comprehension Problem Sensitivity Time Sharing Control Precision Multilimb Coordination Hearing Sensitivity Peripheral Vision Sound Localization Visual Color Discrimination Tools & Equipment All office equipment (computer, fax, copier, scanner, telephone, calculator, etc.) Sterilization equipment (Autoclave) Dental instrumentation Dental hand pieces and accessories Standard dental equipment TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver’s license For the past five years, the candidate’s driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver’s License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. **Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.