Indian Preference:  Consistent with Public Law 93-638 and other federal laws recognizing the inherent right of the Tribe to exercise Indian Preference.

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Purpose

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification.  The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

 

Job Summary

Incumbent will perform oral hygiene services to the general beneficiary population.  Responsible to plan, coordinate, and participate in local health fairs and entire school district dental awareness events.

 

Will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.  Educates patient with age specific oral health care preventive methods.  Assists with Dental Assistant Trainee orientation and training.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Dental Hygienist cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains form teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.  Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.  Feel lymph nodes under patients chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.

 

Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.  Operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs. Educates patient on oral hygiene and provides personal teeth cleaning gift bag.

 

Instructs patient in brushing / flossing techniques and care of prosthodontics appliances.  Records and reviews patient medical histories.  Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.  Records information relayed by dentist on prescriptions and other forms for dentist signature.  Schedules follow-up appointment(s) as necessary.

 

Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.  Sterilizes instruments, materials and equipment and prepares surgical trays.  Properly stores and maintains adequate supply levels.

 

 

 

Public Relations

Welcomes and provides information to visitors, vendors, and tribal members either in person, phone, or social media.  Assists and follows up with patients regarding the Dolly Jensen Fund eligibility information and approval process.  Promotes local “preventive dental care education clubs”

 

Sends reminder to patients to schedule preventive care appointment.  Completes reminder call one day prior to scheduled appointment.  Adheres to rescheduling appointment protocol.

 

Attends and participates in appropriate administrative committee meetings.  Teamwork’s with other administrative staff in preparation, participation, and closure of public meetings.

 

 

KIC COMPETENCIES

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

 

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition. 

 

Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers, always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.

 

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene;
• Knowledgeable and proficient in dental terminology and procedures;
• Skilled in administering dental x-rays;
• Skilled and proficient with dental, scheduling, office and other software;
• Skilled in customer service and communication to ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after appointments;
• Ability to organize to make  job easier and ensure all procedural trays are in place in advance;
• Ability to recognize, identify, and resolve problems and issues without direct supervision;
• Ability to work  independently;
• Ability to be flexible in order to perform at the highest level as a team player;
• Ability to take directions from supervisor and/or designee;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all KIC operations and staff.