Dental Assistant Job at King County, WA in Seattle

Public Health - Seattle & King County - Public Health Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join its dynamic team! Public Health dental assistants work to the full scope of their certification under the supervision of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist as well as the Dental Clinic Supervisor in a variety of dental restoration and prevention procedures and other related duties as required in a dental clinic and/or community health setting.

Our dental clinics use Epic, Wisdom electronic dental clinics. Training in Epic Wisdom is provided for all clinical employees.

Background

Public Health Dental serves a diverse population of clients, both children and adults, from a wide range of economic, cultural and differently abled backgrounds. This includes seniors, pregnant or postpartum women, LGBTQIA+, clients experiencing homelessness and clients experiencing and recovering from substance abuse illness.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities.

Work Schedule

The typical work schedule for the Downtown Dental Clinic and North Public Health Dental is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00pm. This position is 1.0 FTE at 40 hours per week.

Work Location

The primary work locations for this position will be based out of the Downtown Dental Clinic located at 2124 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 and the North Seattle Public Health Dental Clinic located at 12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125.

• Eastgate Dental Clinic located at 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007.
• Columbia Dental Clinic located at 4400 37th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118.
• Renton Dental Clinic located at 3201 NE 7th St. Renton, WA 98056.

Job Duties

• Act as a chairside assistant for restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, hygiene and other procedures as needed.
• Take diagnostic quality intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Provide child prophy's. Apply dental sealants in clinic and community settings. Apply topical preventative agents.
• Take and review patient medical and dental history and present relevant info to the dentist.
• Assist dentist with emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act 18.32.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and anticipatory guidance health behaviors.
• Maintain patient flow. Responsible for accurate completion of encounter forms as per Dental Program Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines.
• Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist.
• Maintain patient files.
• Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order and ensure compliance with OSHA/WISHA requirements.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
• Perform routine dental equipment maintenance (clinical and portable) and process repairs.
• Maintain dental supply inventory and ordering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Current registration as a dental assistant in the state of Washington.
• Completion of a recognized Dental Assistant course program or equivalent experience.
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of job offer.
• Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in dental assisting.
• Working knowledge of terminology, materials, equipment and instruments used in dentistry.
• Working knowledge of dental radiograph techniques and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain patient files and other records in accordance with practice guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage behavioral issues in a dental clinic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients of diver social-economic and cultural backgrounds as well as the ability to work with clients for whom English is a second language.
• Experience working with both in-person and telephonic interpreters in a clinical setting.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired)

• Experience in public/community health center or clinic setting.
• Experience with using Epic Wisdom electronic dental records.
• Applicants' bilingual in English and Spanish are highly desired.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.