Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Dental Assistant
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Nespelem, Washington, us, 99155
Job Details
Job Location Nespelem - Nespelem, WA
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $27.85 - $37.64 Hourly
Job Shift Day
Description
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled with bi-weekly reviews
POSITION:
Dental Assistant
SALARY:
$27.85 -$37.64 per hour DOE
REPORTS TO:
Dental Director
LOCATION:
Nespelem Health Center, Nespelem, WA
Basic Functions:
This is an Exempt position.Performs both basic and advanced chairside dental assisting under the direction of a dentist to support efficient dental team operations and enhance delivery of culturally appropriate dental services to the communities served.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires completion of at least one year of dental assistant coursework or formal training specific to expanded functions. Requires experience as a basic dental assistant (ideally 2+ years) and ability to perform four-handed dentistry. Experience with both basic and expanded function procedures in dental settings, preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification-state-level or IHS-recognized course completion. State dental assistant registration or permit as applicable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires.Thorough understanding of dental anatomy, dental materials, instruments, and infection control protocols. Requires proficiency with radiographic techniques and processing. Requires inventory management and operatory maintenance knowledge. Requires familiarity with electronic health record (EHR)/Dental Health Records systems. Requires effective patient communication and education in oral health promotion. Ability to anticipate and efficiently support dentist in various procedures (four-handed dentistry). Ability to perform reversible intra-oral procedures such as restorations, sealants, polishing, impressions under supervision. Ability to train others, adapt to EHR systems, and engage in continuing professional development. Manual dexterity to handle small instruments with precision. Ability to sit or stand for long periods in dental settings. Ability to use fine motor skills while chairside assisting, prepping materials, and radiography. Strength/endurance to maneuver equipment, trays, models. Ability to don PPE and maintain aseptic technique. Working Conditions:
Clinical dental setting, ambulatory health center environment. Requires strict adherence to PPE, infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols. Regular use of sterilizers, radiographic equipment, dental instruments. May involve exposure to bodily fluids, aerosols, chemicals-must maintain safety and cleanliness. Potential for travel between tribal service units depending on need.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain avalid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION : Tanya Ives, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com
Job Location Nespelem - Nespelem, WA
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $27.85 - $37.64 Hourly
Job Shift Day
Description
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled with bi-weekly reviews
POSITION:
Dental Assistant
SALARY:
$27.85 -$37.64 per hour DOE
REPORTS TO:
Dental Director
LOCATION:
Nespelem Health Center, Nespelem, WA
Basic Functions:
This is an Exempt position.Performs both basic and advanced chairside dental assisting under the direction of a dentist to support efficient dental team operations and enhance delivery of culturally appropriate dental services to the communities served.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Requires completion of at least one year of dental assistant coursework or formal training specific to expanded functions. Requires experience as a basic dental assistant (ideally 2+ years) and ability to perform four-handed dentistry. Experience with both basic and expanded function procedures in dental settings, preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification-state-level or IHS-recognized course completion. State dental assistant registration or permit as applicable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires.Thorough understanding of dental anatomy, dental materials, instruments, and infection control protocols. Requires proficiency with radiographic techniques and processing. Requires inventory management and operatory maintenance knowledge. Requires familiarity with electronic health record (EHR)/Dental Health Records systems. Requires effective patient communication and education in oral health promotion. Ability to anticipate and efficiently support dentist in various procedures (four-handed dentistry). Ability to perform reversible intra-oral procedures such as restorations, sealants, polishing, impressions under supervision. Ability to train others, adapt to EHR systems, and engage in continuing professional development. Manual dexterity to handle small instruments with precision. Ability to sit or stand for long periods in dental settings. Ability to use fine motor skills while chairside assisting, prepping materials, and radiography. Strength/endurance to maneuver equipment, trays, models. Ability to don PPE and maintain aseptic technique. Working Conditions:
Clinical dental setting, ambulatory health center environment. Requires strict adherence to PPE, infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols. Regular use of sterilizers, radiographic equipment, dental instruments. May involve exposure to bodily fluids, aerosols, chemicals-must maintain safety and cleanliness. Potential for travel between tribal service units depending on need.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain avalid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION : Tanya Ives, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com