Dental Assistant - High Point (0.5 FTE)

About the role

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. They work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare Health’s Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments, and Goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care:
  • Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and appropriate anesthetic for scheduled procedures.
  • 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.
  • Pass instruments while maintaining proper aseptic techniques and appropriate safety standards.
  • Anticipate and appropriately respond to patient's needs under dentist's supervision.
• Indirect Patient Care:
  • 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.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex health care environment.
• Meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information.
• Adhere to asepsis, universal precautions, and sterilization processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology, instruments, and dental procedures.
• Work respectfully and effectively with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures and sexual orientations.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients.
• Build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Show effective time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical and dental records.

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current Washington State Dept. of Health Dental Assistant license.
• A minimum of 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program is preferred.
• One year of dental assisting experience is preferred.

Benefits

Health, Wellness & Retirement Benefits: Medical, dental & vision insurance, Paid time off & paid holidays, Retirement with contribution match, Life & AD&D, pet insurance, Employee assistance program, & more!

Pay

The target wage range for the position is $27.08 per hour to $34.04 per hour. Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons.

Schedule

Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Benefits

Compensation: The target wage range for the position is $27.08 per hour to $34.04 per hour. Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons. Union: SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

About Neighborcare Health

Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan. We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health. Learn More About Us Here.