KN and third country citizen family members of US military and civilian employees of agency of United States whose duty station is in Korea, and all other KN external applicants who are not currently employed by USFK.
Hauptaufgaben
Assists dentist by performing such duties as seating patient, adjusting chair and draping patient; laying out instruments and handing them to dentist; mixing amalgams according to prescribed procedures; cleaning and sterilizing instruments, arranging in proper order in cabinets; keeping records of conditions found and treatments rendered, entering such data to diagrams of the mouth as directed by the dentist; maintaining appointment book and keeping area of dental chair in clean and orderly condition. Orders and stores dental supplies and maintains dental equipment in clean and operative condition. Obtains and records information relative to medical history of patient, routes patients for medical tests and services, when required. Sets up instruments, equipment, and materials for a wide variety of non-surgical and surgical treatments, and assures that they are present and properly arranged, in accordance with requirements for sterility. Assists in monitoring patient by noting vital signs. Adheres to necessary aseptic precautions throughout treatment. Following surgery, irrigates surgical site, prepares surgical dressings, and removes contaminated instruments and materials using precautionary procedures. Packages tissue specimens and routes to pathological laboratory. Changes and removes surgical dressings and removes sutures, as directed. Provides oral hygiene instruction in the common causes of decay, brushing and flossing techniques, and care of prosthodontic appliances. Records treatment and examination information on patient records, prepares consent forms for surgery and anesthesia, and prepares prescriptions for signature of dentist. Operates dental x-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs and specialized films, such as endodontic radiographs. Develops and finishes film. Takes preliminary impressions, pours and trims models from impressions, constructs base plates and bite rims. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
Applicants must possess a ROKG issued or recognized license or certification related to the specialty or occupation.
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