Dental Assistant - 45th Street Clinic (1.0 FTE)

Neighborcare Health Career•Seattle, WA

6d•$27 - $33

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical and dental records
Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program
1 year of dental assisting experience

Responsibilities

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
Anticipate and appropriately respond to patient's needs under dentist's supervision
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