1. Routine workload will be in response to government demand in the form of Dental
Officer prescription and the regularly scheduled dental checkups and maintenance
program for all residents. The primary workload is a result of appointments for
outpatient and inpatient clients in response to the dental clinic's approved dental
treatment schedule.

2. The work environment involves risks typically associated with the performance of
clinical dental procedures. The health care worker will maintain the concept of
universal precautions.

3. The Dental Assistant is responsible for a full range of dental assistant procedures in
support of the Dental Office: examinations, delivery of treatment under the "four
handed dentistry" format within the personnel and equipment capabilities, and
limitations imposed by the Dental Assistant Practice Acts, or similar regulations, of the
state of the facility. Additionally, the Dental Assistant shall aid in the provision, and
within the limitations imposed by the Dental Assistant Practice Acts, or similar
regulations of the State where services are provided, of mandated dental surveillance and
preventive services and the quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports
required to document procedures performed and care provided. The Dental Assistant
shall refer patients who present with a complaint to the staff dentists for evaluation and
continuation of care and shall attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings on
behalf of the dental officers.

4. To treat all Active Duty beneficiaries presented for care.

5. Actual Dental Assistant clinical activity will be a function of the overall demand for
dental assistant services. Dental Assistant productivity is expected to be comparable
to that of other dental assistants assigned to the same facility and authorized the same
scope of practice.

6. Provide for the examination, treatment, and disposition of patients compatible with
the Dental Clinic's operating capacity and equipment.

7. Coordinate with other health care departments and the clinic staff to provide
complete care to patients.

8. Provide training to staff for routine dental assistant activities and procedures so that the
benefit of routine care can be accrued.

9. Maintain patient records in accordance with external accreditation organizations and
established Coast Guard dental records maintenance requirements.

10. Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment.

11. Assist during patient examination and treatment.

12. Assist during the administration of anesthesia.

13. Assist in the placement and removal of sutures.

14. Instruct in basic oral hygiene care.

15. Prepare restorative and impression materials.
16. Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with the standard procedures of the Dental
clinic.
17. Load and unload radiographic film cassettes.

18. Expose bitewing, periapical, and occlusal film utilizing a bisecting angle or paralleling
Radiographic techniques.

19. Perform radiographic darkroom procedures to include manual and automatic film
processing.

20. The Dental Assistant shall maintain his or her operatory to meet the clinic's standards,
and may be assigned other duties as directed by the Clinic Administrator.

21. Inventory medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls.

22. Greets and receives patients and directs them to appropriate care.

23. Receives and screens telephone calls.

24. Files and maintains Healthcare records.

25. Files healthcare reports in health records.

26. Maintains Health Record checkout file.

27. Inputs daily patient information into the Clinic's healthcare information systems.

28. Schedules and tracks consultations for specialty care.

29. Maintains referral log and notifies patients of appointments.

30. Reviews and verifies patient eligibility for care in accordance with Defense Eligibility
Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) computer system guidelines.

31. Prepare and submit appropriate documentation as specified in applicable regulations.

32. Provides immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they
occur in addition to regular scheduled appointments.