Minimum Training & Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in Dental Sciences required, with one (1) year of clinical practice experience in dentistry
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Tennessee dental license and unrestricted DEA registration/certification
Must obtain or possess a current CPR certification
Specialized Knowledge
Ability to use foot controlled and hand controlled equipment, dental tools including small instruments, handles, drills, fluid extractors, water dispenser, suction tools, latex or non-latex gloves, writing utensils, x-ray equipment, (hand held) x-ray developer, enlarger, autoclave sanitizers, cleaning equipment and fluids, chemical containers, supplies, dental equipment, assistive devices, adjustable chairs and tables, needles, syringes, automatic instrument cleaner, associated sanitizing wraps and bags, medical/dental charts, copier/fax
Must be proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Word
Competencies
Basic understanding of computers, printers and other office equipment
Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Ability to perform bi-lateral upper extremity movements simultaneously in a highly repetitive, short cycle sequence and pace
Ability to comprehend, apply and follow set guidelines and procedures outlined by the governing body
Ability to adapt to a changing rotation of duties or responsibilities
Ability to work with co-workers in a direct relationship in order to accomplish the task assigned
Ability to adjust one’s coordination and activity to accommodate other’s activities
Ability to arrange instruments in a sequenced manner and identify the correct instrument or equipment necessary to complete a task
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (gloves and masks, etc.) and clothing as required by governing body
Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to the position
Ability to record and deliver information in a professional and effective manner, both verbally and in writing
Position does require the ability to actively listen, comprehend information and present information in a manner that others would comprehend and that effectively conveys the information in a professional manner
Ability to smell is preferred
Position does require the ability to see details at close range
Physical Requirements
This position requires constant (5.5 to 8.0 hours in an 8-hour shift) standing and walking on a tile floor for a distance up to 120 feet. Position requires occasional (0 to 2.5 hours in an 8-hour shift) sitting in a padded, ergonomic, adjustable height chair/stool with rollers affixed to the bottom of the legs
Position is required to lift up to 60 pounds on an infrequent basis when participating in the school program; this weight can be assisted with additional manpower. Position is required to lift up to 10 pounds on a frequent (2.5 to 5.5 hours in an 8-hour shift) basis. All lifting and carrying is completed up to 50 feet
When assisting with the loading and moving of the outreach school program equipment, utilizing an assistive device, an initial force of up to 25 pounds of push/pull force is required, depending on the amount of weight loaded on to the assistive roll cart to initiate movement, however, 10 pounds of sustained force is required to maintain movement. This total body force is viewed as an infrequent physical activity. While performing the duties assigned, up to 8 pounds of lower extremity force may be required to operate foot controls for the adjustable chair. This activity is viewed as an infrequent activity in an 8- hour shift
In the course of the daily operations, the position may be required to maneuver the overhead lamp to the desired field of light for the dentist to view a specific area or angle, requiring up to 8 pounds of pull force to be exerted, this activity is completed at a height ranging from 54 inches above the floor to 75 inches above the floor and is estimated at up to 10 repetitions per patient
During the daily activities, this position is required to constantly (5.5 to 8.0 hours in an 8-hour shift) grip dental tools and equipment in a repetitive manner. The grip force required for these activities does not exceed 10 pounds of estimated grip force. The position may be required to utilize up to 40 pounds of grip force when extracting a tooth for a short period of time. The estimated frequency of this activity is up to 20 times per shift
One flight of standard stairs may be utilized in an emergency to exit the building. When participating in the outreach school program, position may have to climb standard stairs to gain entrance and to exit a building, again on an infrequent basis
Exam rooms are measured at 9 feet x 11 inches by 9 feet x 11 inches. The number of people in a room can reduce the workspace at one time however the workspace would not be considered as a confined workspace access. All work areas are open access and are not enclosed. No work area observed would be classified as a confined workspace access
Job does require repetitive bending at the waist level in a forward leaning position to 60 degrees. Job does require repetitive bi-lateral upper extremity postures at a mid-abdomen to shoulder level height while simultaneously maintaining a steady, coordinated posture
Position requires reaching up to 85 inches on an occasional (0 to 2.5 hours in an 8-hour shift) basis throughout the course of the workday. Frequent (2.5 to 5.5 hours in an 8-hour shift) reaching is required at a height of up to 30 to 34 inches (above floor level inches)
Position is required to periodically assume reaching postures to accommodate the size of the patient or the angle of entry that the dentist is attempting to obtain in the course of completing a procedure. Position does require the ability to maintain precise, coordinated hand and upper extremity positioning with bi-laterally coordinated upper extremity movements on a repetitive basis
Occupational Hazards
Exposure to body fluids including saliva and blood
Exposure to cleaning fluids, disinfecting fluids and chemicals required for machine operation
Exposure to needles and syringes
Exposure to radiation
Risk of exposure to infectious agents with the possibility of becoming ill