Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
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Job Description
Summary
In addition to the traditional Dental Assistant job duties CBOHP Dental Assistants do a variety of duties that includes School/Community Based Oral Health Services primarily in elementary schools Daycare/Early Learning Centers. During the academic school year the team mainly consists of Dental Hygienists Dental Assistants and Administrative Specialist doing dental screenings fluoride varnish applications referral into care services education community outreach data collection and analysis and working with other community partners. During the Summer months the team works out of the float pool to support our 5 dental clinics and Jail Health Services doing traditional four handed dentistry. This is a fulltime Career Service position. Career Service positions are eligible for benefits. As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a proequity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally antiracist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
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This position is fulltime at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The work schedule varies based on oral health school district and the dental clinics. Hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00am 5:00pm some evening weekend work and travel to t other locations is required. Workdays and hours will be determined at time of hire based on program operational needs.
This position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
This is an entirely onsite role with no remote flexibility.Work Location
Oral Health is Primarily housed at Eastgate Public Health Center. 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA 98007. You are required to float to the other Public Health Dental Clinics.
OTHER CLINIC LOCATIONS: Columbia Dental Clinic 4400 37th Ave S Seattle WA 98118
Downtown Dental Clinic 2124 4th Ave Seattle WA 98121
Eastgate Dental Clinic 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA 98007
North Dental Clinic 12359 Lake City Way NE Seattle WA 98125
Renton Dental Clinic 3201 NE 7th St Renton WA 98056Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job Duties
Act as a chairside assistant for restorative oral surgery endodontic hygiene and other procedures as needed. Take diagnostic quality intraoral and extraoral radiographs. Provide child prophies. 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. Educate patients in oral hygiene and anticipatory guidance health behaviors. Greet and reassure clients maintain patient flow. Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist. Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order and ensure 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. Actively participate as a team member in the communitybased program. Complete client registrations billing and conduct followup with patients/families as needed. Responsible for accurate completion of encounters as per Dental Program/Business Revenue Unit Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines. Responsible for accurate data entry and analysis for communitybased program using statistical computer programs. Maintain files as well as related treatment and client education records. Maintain community site files and information. Maintain supply of educational materials. Maintain dental supply inventory and prepare supply orders. Maintain dental equipment (clinical and portable) and process repairs. Make patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments daily. Reschedule appointments as necessary. Contact community sites to schedule dates and follow up with information gathering related to community services. Data entry and program evaluations for reports. Other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):
- 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 work effectively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient records in accordance with practice guidelines and applicable regulations.
- 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 socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds as well as the ability to work with clients for whom English is a second language.
- Experience working with both inperson and telephonic or video interpreters in a clinical setting.
- Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AEDtraining required at time of hire.
- Valid Washington State drivers license or have the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
- Experience in Public/Community health center or clinic setting.
- Experience using EPIC software systems.
- Bilingual in Spanish or other language.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This Career Service opportunity is open to all qualified applicants.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and webbased enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Membership
This position is represented byOPEIU Local 8
Contact
For questions about the application process contact Christina Jamerson at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
