LRCHC Dental Assistant SPVHC (possible Trainee)
LRCHC Dental Assistant SPVHC (possible Trainee)
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CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (First review April 10th)
POSITION: Dental Assistant Certified SPVHC; Dental Assistant EFDA SPVHC; Dental Assistant SPVHC or Dental Assistant Trainee SPVHC
STARTING WAGE: Dental Assistant $18.28; Dental Assistant Trainee $16.73
REPORTS TO: Lead Dental Assistant
LOCATION: Keller
Basic Functions: The Dental Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Lead Dental Assistant/Dental Director. The individual is qualified under the WACMHC Dental Assistant training program or another accredited program. The incumbent will perform a variety of patient care office and laboratory duties and often work chairside as dentists/hygienists examine and treat patients. Assists the Dental Hygienist and Dentist(s) in facilitating dental clinics. The incumbent must be qualified and well-versed in relevant matters be caring communicative and experienced in documenting treatment plans. The individual will be skilled with various tools and procedures needed to assist patients. This position is to contribute to the maintenance of a clients dental health delivering quality services to our reservation. Trainee applicants will complete an approved training plan within the first year of employment and follow LRCHC Training/Education Reimbursement Agreement plan.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Washington State drivers license
- Must possess a current BLS Basic Life Support certification (provided)
- Fully Qualified Applicants
- Dental Assistant license (required)
- 1-2 years practical experience as a dental assistant (preferred)
- Experience with RPMS and Dentrix software (preferred)
- Trainee Applicants
- Will complete an approved training plan within the first year of employment and follow LRCHC Training/Education Reimbursement Agreement (required)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Requires sufficient knowledge of proper English usage grammar spelling and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence and write and edit report text.
- Requires sufficient human relations skill to work productively and cooperatively with other work teams and exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers
- Knowledge of dental vocabulary and practices.
- Demonstrated leadership in dental clinic setting.
- Strong computer skills and experience with healthcare databases and applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills the ability to keep detailed records.
- Team oriented coordinates and collaborates with all business partners staff and provides exceptional customer service.
- Ability to problem solve. Ability to prioritize and organize.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance. In addition this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable these clearances must be maintained throughout employment. Documented Covid-19 vaccination is required.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Lake Roosevelt Community Health Centers Human Resources Department P. O. Box 290 Inchelium WA 99138 Contact Leeann Romero or
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
