Dental Assistant - We Will Train You!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant position assists the dental provider by preparing the patient for their dental treatment. The dental assist provides a patient-centered, welcoming environment for the patient and assists the dental provider as needed during the dental visit. The Dental Assistant provides overall flow management of daily patient visits.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepares the patient for dental visit
• Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Provides instrumentation to treatment area; positioning instruments, suctioning, passing instruments, etc.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Taking patients medical history and vitals when needed
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
• Taking impressions of patients’ teeth when needed
• Assists in maintaining dental supply inventory in the department
• Assists dental providers in managing dental emergencies
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
• Assisting with scheduling, phones and patient check-in when needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Operational Excellence

• Work efficiently and effectively by implementing LEAN methodologies
• Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain collaborative supporting relationships with all staff and providers

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• WA State Department of Health Dental Assistant registration

Experience and Skillset

• Previous Dental Assistant experience
• Detail oriented
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess a patient-centered focus
• Be highly organized and efficient
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task
• Uphold the mission, values, and principles of the organization
• Create and maintain a positive culture
• Present a professional appearance, attitude and demeanor

Physical/Environmental

• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time.
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required.
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time.
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required.
• Normal overtime/extended work hours.
• Normal ambulatory health center working environment. Requires good verbal and written communications skills. Must be able to speak and read the English language.
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds without assistance.