Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Opens: March 24, 2023
Closes: April 07, 2023

Department: Health & Human Services Reports to (title): Clinic Administrator

Job Code: N-10 Job Location: Bois Forte Health and Human Services -
Nett Lake and Vermilion, MN

Pay Range: Min: $17.02 Mid: $21.28 Max: $25.53 Supervises: None

Hours/week: 40 Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full-Time Effective Date: 01/17/2023

Revised Date: 03/07/2023

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa policies and procedures.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patient, instruments, and materials, and
passing instruments and materials; performs all procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists chair-side with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, fully anticipating the Dentist’s need for various
instruments, materials, and services.

2. Documents examination information and treatment performed.

3. Orders supplies and keeps Dental Office properly stocked at all times.

4. Keeps all instruments sharpened and properly cleaned or sterilized.

5. Takes alginate impressions for study models, pours and trims models, fabricates custom trays and bite rims.

6. Applies and removes rubber dams, removes sutures, applies desensitizing agent, places surgical gauze following
extractions and applies and removes periodontal dressing.

7. Exposes intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

8. Performs oral prophylaxis and applies topical fluoride treatments.

9. Measures and records blood pressure and health history.

10. Maintains a variety of reports related to dental activities.

11. Follows occupational safety and infection control guidelines for Dental Office personnel.

12. Clean, sterilizes and disinfects dental instruments and equipment, which includes running and recording weekly
sterilization tests as stated in the QI Infection Control Standards.

13. Relays post-treatment instructions to patient, motivates and instructs patients in proper brushing and flossing
techniques, care of orthodontic appliances and common causes of tooth decay.

14. Rotates with Dental Assistant at Tower dental station.

15. Orders MSDS sheets with each new product; reviews them and binds them in the MSDS reference binder.

16. Establishes a network of sales representatives, supply companies and dental laboratories.

17. Assists in identifying high-risk groups and initiating preventive planning needs; assists in developing and implementing
community dental prevention programs, such as National Children’s Dental Health-month and the Health Fair.

18. Compiles and reports programmatic data and surveys required by the RTC, IHS and dental program to include annual,
monthly, preventive, fluoride, and school reports.

19. Answers correspondence to dental suppliers, doctors and patients as instructed by the Dentist.

20. Assists with scheduling patient appointments and patient services.

21. Participates in Quality Improvement activities; attends general staff meetings, dental staff meetings and Bemidji Area
Dental meetings, as well as continuing education seminars to maintain licensure.

22. Apply pit and tissue sealants and directed by Dentist.

23. Remove excess cement from tooth using rotary instrument.

24. Perform Orthodontic treatments as directed by the Dentist.

25. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable
procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

26. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: • Two years working in a dental office setting with experience in accessing, evaluating, and
taking appropriate measures to assist, teach and follow-up on preventative dental care.

Education: • A certificate from an Accredited Dental Assisting teaching institution.

License/Certification: • Dental Assistant Certification and State of Minnesota Dental Assistant License.

• CPR Certification.

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of reception, routing and scheduling patients, ordering supplies, and keeping a

clinic properly supplied.

• Ability to sterilize dental instruments and keep clinic clean and presentable to patients.

• Skill and dexterity in performing all intra-oral and extra-oral techniques.

• Knowledge of dental terminology in order to accurately record treatment and examination

information in patient file, and ability to file and retrieve patient records.

• Ability to explain pre-operative and post-operative instructions to the patient, obtain consent

for surgical procedures, explain preventive techniques and home care instructions, as well as
answer patients’ questions, issues and concerns regarding their oral health status and the
care options available to them, in a professional, complete, reassuring, respectful manner.

• Knowledge of all routine and specialty instruments and procedures in order to prepare for

and assist with normal clinical procedures.

• Knowledge of dental anatomy in order to properly obtain radiographs.

• Ability to recognize common dental disorders such as dental caries and periodontal

inflammation, the ability to perform certain procedures to treat these conditions when
directed by the dentist.

• Knowledge of dental terminology so that proper recording of dental treatment occurs.

• Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and set‐ups necessary for the full range of routine

dental care.

• Knowledge of sufficient dental anatomy in order to expose, process and mount radiographs.

• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and

responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.

• Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and

components) and general office equipment Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames
and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available trainings
and help desk.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate

storage of electronic files.

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by

positive employment references from previous and current employers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months of acceptable course work, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work assignment specifically

designed to equip incumbent with the knowledge and skills required to perform requisite intra-oral procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee
encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the
noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be
required from time to time. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent
when working within a health center facility, such as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals,
sharps, and infectious body fluids.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive
motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in
transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing
are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
and, at times, complicated issues.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check
and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630
background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required
background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES. INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH
REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit our
website at www.boisforte.com to download an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and In
Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-757-
6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.