Chairside Dental Assistant

HealthPoint Careers•Kent, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care! The Chairside Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant II) is responsible for patient preparation, chair side support to dental providers, dental hygienist, sterilization, and clinic flow. Your contribution to the team includes: Greet and prepare patients for exams by identifying patient’s chief complaint and taking vitals. Access and update patient information in Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) computer system as required. Provide chair side assistance to dental providers with exams and procedures including, but not limited to, prophylaxis, root canals, restorative, crowns and bridges. Perform digital imaging, prophylaxis, sealants, provide telephone refilling of medications. Record medication refills in patient record. Provide instructions to patients on the use of medications as directed by the provider. Provide instruction in home care and give general health information as directed by a provider. Sterilize used equipment, instruments and operatories following OSHA, WISHA guidelines. Prepare and stock operatories at the start and throughout each day. Act as liaison between receptionists and providers ensuring timely and orderly patient flow throughout the clinic. Maintain confidentiality of all patients medical/dental records, financial, and personal information.

Requirements

Certificate from accredited Dental Assistant program or comparable experience of three (3) months of Dental Assistant Training.
Maintain current registration/licensure with the State of Washington.
Possesses basic operating knowledge of computers.
Beginning level of Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with EHR systems (Epic).

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for exams by identifying patient’s chief complaint and taking vitals.
Access and update patient information in Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) computer system as required.
Provide chair side assistance to dental providers with exams and procedures including, but not limited to, prophylaxis, root canals, restorative, crowns and bridges.
Perform digital imaging, prophylaxis, sealants, provide telephone refilling of medications.
Record medication refills in patient record.
Provide instructions to patients on the use of medications as directed by the provider.
Provide instruction in home care and give general health information as directed by a provider.
Sterilize used equipment, instruments and operatories following OSHA, WISHA guidelines.
Prepare and stock operatories at the start and throughout each day.
Act as liaison between receptionists and providers ensuring timely and orderly patient flow throughout the clinic.
Maintain confidentiality of all patients medical/dental records, financial, and personal information.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance benefits for employee only coverage (based on plan selection)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
HSA and FSA options
Employer-paid life insurance
AD&D
Disability coverage
401(k)-retirement plan with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Time Away
Eight (8) paid holidays
Three (3) floating holidays
Compassion Time Away
Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee wellness program
Access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Professional development
Ongoing learning
Opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.