The Dental Assistant provides essential chairside support to the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist during scheduled procedures, including preparing the operatory and managing necessary instruments and equipment. Indirect patient care involves routine equipment maintenance, chart review, and effective communication with the dental provider to optimize patient experience.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent and hold a current Washington State Department of Health Dental Assistant license along with BLS Certification. A minimum of 280 hours of chairside dental assisting experience is required for this role.
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Job description
Purpose
The Dental Assistant is a vital team member and provides chair side support to the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist for scheduled procedures. Dental Assistants are responsible for the preparation and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment needed for procedures in support of patient treatment. Dental Assistants work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare Health’s Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments, and Goals.
Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Paid time off & paid holidays
Retirement with contribution match
Life & AD&D, pet insurance
Employee assistance program, & more!
Compensation
The target wage range for the position is $26.55 per hour to $33.39 per hour
Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons.
Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
In this position you will
Direct Patient Care
Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and appropriate anesthetic for scheduled procedures; including but not limited to, restorative work, surgical extractions, basic endodontics, scaling and root planning, pediatrics, and removable prosthodontics
Interview patient to determine reason for visit and collects patient's vital signs, e.g., blood pressure
Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction
Take digital x-rays
Take intraoral photos and digital scans
Take and pour impressions
Fabricate provisional crowns
Mix materials, place rubber dams, matrices, and wedges
Properly pass instruments while maintaining proper aseptic techniques and appropriate safety standards
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
AD&D insurance
Retirement with contribution match
Anticipate and appropriately respond to patient's needs under dentist's supervision
Indirect Patient Care
Perform duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating dental provider's needs
Perform routine equipment maintenance, as assigned by supervisor and/or Lead
Review patient charts prior to patient treatment
Prepare the clinic for next day's work schedule and patient appointments.
Communicate with dental provider(s) about daily schedules to optimize patient experience. Participate in team huddles, providing patient by patient insights, and help anticipate patient needs and/or care gaps
Schedule appointments for patients in the EHR, as needed
Call patients regarding care needs and document accurately and appropriately in EDR, as directed
Participate in back-office dental meetings, huddles, and staff meetings
Maintain ethical standards and timely reporting of safety events
Required Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex health care environment
Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and to handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information
Knowledge and adherence of asepsis, universal precautions, and sterilization processes
Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology, instruments, and dental procedures
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures and sexual orientations
Demonstrates the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients
Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork
Demonstrate effective time management skills
Preferred Skills
• Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical and dental records
Education/Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
A current Washington State Dept. of Health Dental Assistant license
BLS Certification
Minimum of 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience
Preferred Requirements
Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program
1 year of dental assisting experience
About Neighborcare Health
Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan.
We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.
