Location

MCAS Futenma, Camps Courtney, Foster, Hansen, Kinser and Schwab, Kadena Flightline Clinic

Position Title

Volunteer Dental Assistant

Purpose or General Summary

To support the dental mission by providing hands-on support as a trained dental assistant. The dental assistant is a vital member of the dental health team.

Key Responsibilities/

(Essential Job

Functions)

- Chair side assistance.

- Patient Record Management/Administrative; Charting, filing personnel records, scheduling appointments and confirmation, telephone techniques, collecting and recording patient health histories.

- Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment centralized.

- Clean and sterilize Dental Instruments Centralized Sterilizing Room(s) (CSR)

- X-ray

- Arrive on time to training each day.

- Sign in and out daily with the appropriate log at the Dental Clinic. No sign-in, no credit. Timesheet must be signed by supervisor.

- Maintain current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid qualifications

- Patient Management during dental procedures

- Instrument transfer

- Dental Isolation techniques

- Dental Charting

- Prevention and management of medical emergencies

- Inventory control and management

Relationships

All volunteers: The Station Management Team; Dental Chair, Assistant Station Manager, LCDR Halquist or supervisor in charge, Dental Staff 

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills and

Abilities (KSAs)

§  Knowledge of the Red Cross Mission; willing to meet organizational goals, mission and vision

§  Knowledge of management principles and practices ; Adhere to the American Red Cross Code of Conduct

§  Knowledge of community resources and needs

§  Skill in oral and written communication

§  Ability to communicate with volunteers and various contacts in a professional and courteous manner

§  Ability to establish organized work assignments and establish priorities

§  Ability to negotiate with others and resolve conflicts, particularly in sensitive situations

§  Ability to pay close detail and to ensure accuracy of reports and data

§  Ability to make sound decisions using available information while maintaining confidentiality

§  Ability to be able to be a part of a team environment and sustain volunteer commitment

Training

§  Orientation to American Red Cross: On-the-job training; planned, organized and conducted at the worksite

Appointed by

 Assistant Station Manager  (Marie Schilling) or LCDR Halquist

Reports to or Partners with

  Assistant Station Manager and LCDR Halquist or supervisor in charge  

Time Commitment

§  Commitment of 500 hours. Approximately 4 months

§  Recommendation of 35-40 hours minimum a week

Development

Opportunities/

Continuing

Education

(section 12-1)

§   American Red Cross offers Training Courses in the following areas: Community Services, Casework, Disaster, Health and Safety Services ( First Aid and CPR), Babysitter’s training courses

§   Instructor certification in most areas listed above

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent