Job Posting Title

Dental Assistant

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Medical/AGCC

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 17, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I - $41,600.00
Level II - $45,760.00

Job Description

Basic Purpose 

Positions within this job family are assigned duties and responsibilities which involve providing assistance to dentists in the examination and treatment of patients or conducting dental health care education and prevention programs. 

 

Typical Functions 

Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments and arranges instruments in cabinets.  

Prepares patients for treatment; prepares trays of instruments and supplies.  

Assists the dentist in instrumentation, operation of equipment, management of patients and maintenance of records recording dental examinations, conditions found, treatment rendered and appointments; maintains the proper working order of the dental clinic and equipment; takes digital x-rays; and performs routine dental laboratory work.  

Makes dental inspections; demonstrates, with models and other visual aids, preventive dental care to individuals and groups; participates in in-service training programs; prepares and delivers lectures on dental health before groups of school, civic and professional personnel. 

 

Level Descriptors 

Level I: 

 

This is the basic level where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing beginning level work, under close supervision, in a training status to build their skills in assisting in the care and treatment of patients and in providing instruction in preventive health care. 

 

Level II: 

This is the career level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level, performing duties at all levels of complexity and may provide training or guidance to others in completing various dental care activities, including instructing parents, teachers, and children in the prevention and control of dental disease. 

 

Education and Experience 

Level I: 

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of completion of a of a current Oklahoma Dental Assistant and/or Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant permit as defined by 59 O.S. § 328.24 or junior college or technical school program in dental assisting or nine months of experience as a dental assistant or educator. 

 

Level II: 

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a junior college or technical school program in dental assisting and two years of experience as a dental assistant; or one year of college or technical training in areas such as dentistry, biology, medicine, education, nursing or nutrition and two years as a dental assistant; or three years of experience as a dental assistant or educator. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies 

Level I: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of standard dental procedures, terms, instruments, supplies, and equipment; of sterilization and sterile equipment; of digital x-ray; of oral anatomy; of standards of oral hygiene; and of clerical procedures. Ability is required to explain simple dental hygien