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This is a full-time position working M-T, 7am-5:30pm. Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position.

**Job Purpose or Objective(s):** As the Dental Assistant 3, you will provide clerical and clinical duties in the Dental Clinic. You are certified in multiple expanded functions and support dentists in providing dental services per the regulations set by the Oklahoma State Board of Dentistry. The Dental Assistant 3 will assist in managing the flow of the dental team. You will report to the Dental Office Manager.

Primary Tasks:

Patient education expert on proper oral hygiene techniques, postoperative care, and overall oral health.

Ensure all dental staff adhere to infectious control protocols when assisting the dentist during procedures, ensuring instruments, equipment, and materials are prepared and set up.

Take dental radiographs (X-rays), ensuring patient safety and keeping abreast of latest techniques through continuing education.

Provide pediatric and adult cleanings, applying dental materials including sealants and fluoride treatments during cleanings, performing supragingival scaling, placing alloy and composite restorations, utilizing expanded function certification.

Serve as a mentor, trainer and provide feedback to Dental Assistant 1 and 2.

Sterilize and disinfect instruments, prepare trays for procedures and cleanings, and maintain dental equipment’s functionality.

Handle administrative tasks: scheduling, confirming appointments, managing patient records confidentiality, and overseeing dental supplies inventory to ensure continuity of care for CNHSA patients, specifically pediatric populations.

Collaborate with Dental Office Manager at all clinics to improve patient care and enhance staff efficiency.

Complete tasks as assigned to Dental Assistant Level 1 and 2.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

* Dental Assistant Permit through the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry

* Completion of two [2] Dental Assisting Expanded Function courses

* IHS Radiology Certificate within one [1] year of hire

* BLS Certification within 30 days of hire

* Two [2] years of dental assisting experience

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Free access to employee health clinic

Free lunch for casino & resort associates

Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates

Pet insurance

Paid vacation / sick time

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(K) with company match

College tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

Employee assistance program

Employee prescription program

CNO Paid Life Insurance

Teladoc

On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)

On Site Mammogram Services

Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)

Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program

Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)

Maternity Care Program

(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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Job Identification: 17505

Job Category: Health Care Services

Posting Date: 05/21/2025, 3:01 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day Shift

On-Site/Remote: On-Site