DENTAL ASSISTANT

THE POSITION 
Dental Assistants work under the supervision of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a variety of dental preparation and prevention procedures and other related duties as required in a dental clinic and/or community setting. This full-time Temporary Term-Limited (TLT) position serves a population that includes pediatric clients as well as pregnant or parenting women referred by Maternity Support Services and other adults. 

This position may be used to fill more than one position

This TLT opportunity is expected to last no longer than 12 months.

Please note: Public Health- Seattle & King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. 

Work Location: This position will work at the Eastgate Public Health Center located at 14350 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue, WA.This position may be asked to work at other sites as needed.

Work Schedule: variable schedule as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Wednesday 8:30am to 5:30pm. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

The close date of this position has is 11:59 PM on  Wednesday April 25th, 2018.

Contact: For information regarding the application process, please contact Zackary King at zackary.king@kingcounty.gov. For information about the position, please contact Mudita Bhargava at mudita.bhargava@kingcounty.gov 206-263-1380.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed after the job posting closes. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

1. NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Resume

•  Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.

•  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 prophys. 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 completion of encounter forms as per Dental Program Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines.
•  Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist. 
•  Maintain patient files.
•  Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order and insure 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.
•  Make patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed.
•  Schedule appointments, greet and reassure clients.
•  Complete client registrations, billing, and conduct follow-up with patients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 team.
•  Demonstrated ability to maintain patient files and other records in accordance with practice guidelines and applicable regulations.Current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington.
•  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 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.

•  Experience in a public/community health center or clinic setting desired.
•  Experience with using EPIC patient management software systems to register, check in, check out, collect payments, and schedule clients. 
•  Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired.
•  Applicants bilingual in English and Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese desired

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 

• This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/jobs.aspx
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

• The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law
•  Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.