King County, WA
Overview
Dental Assistant role at King County, WA. Public Health Dental serves a diverse population of clients, including 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 currently experiencing or recovering from substance abuse illness. Competitive candidates will possess a desire and ability to offer excellent and empathetic services to all the clients we serve.
Work Schedule The work schedule is 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is a 1.0 FTE at 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday).
Work Location The primary onsite location is
North Dental Clinic - 12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 . Must be willing to float to other King County clinics (Eastgate, Renton, Columbia and Downtown). Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
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 clinical 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 entry of visit data into the electronic dental record as per Dental Program Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines.
Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist.
Maintain patient records.
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.
Assist with patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed.
Greet and reassure clients.
Conduct follow-up with patients as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate – 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.
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 effectively manage your own and patient schedules.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
Excellent communication skills.
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 address conflict in a direct and professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, different physical and developmental abilities, 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.
Desired Candidate
Experience in a public/community health center or clinic setting desired.
Experience with using EPIC Wisdom electronic dental record.
Applicants bilingual in English and Punjabi highly desired.
Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.
Qualifications – Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; retirement and pension options.
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass; 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays; generous vacation and paid sick leave.
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves; flexible spending accounts; wellness programs.
Yes/No questions and additional application material requirements are part of the application process as described in the original posting.
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Work Schedule The work schedule is 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is a 1.0 FTE at 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday).
Work Location The primary onsite location is
North Dental Clinic - 12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 . Must be willing to float to other King County clinics (Eastgate, Renton, Columbia and Downtown). Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
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 clinical 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 entry of visit data into the electronic dental record as per Dental Program Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines.
Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist.
Maintain patient records.
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.
Assist with patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed.
Greet and reassure clients.
Conduct follow-up with patients as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate – 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.
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 effectively manage your own and patient schedules.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
Excellent communication skills.
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 address conflict in a direct and professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, different physical and developmental abilities, 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.
Desired Candidate
Experience in a public/community health center or clinic setting desired.
Experience with using EPIC Wisdom electronic dental record.
Applicants bilingual in English and Punjabi highly desired.
Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.
Qualifications – Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; retirement and pension options.
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass; 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays; generous vacation and paid sick leave.
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves; flexible spending accounts; wellness programs.
Yes/No questions and additional application material requirements are part of the application process as described in the original posting.
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