Dental Assistant

Cowlitz Family Health Center•Longview, WA

1d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Cowlitz Family Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers in caring for clinic patients. As part of the dental health care team, the Dental Assistant rooms patients, takes histories and vital signs, records patient information in the health care record, assists with examinations and procedures, and follows up with patients. The role involves developing respectful, professional relationships with patients to help them improve their overall health and quality of life. The Dental Assistant works at the top of their license and is expected to demonstrate a friendly manner, commitment to service, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 1.0 FTE. The wage range is $23.62–$25.44 per hour. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Employment offers are contingent on drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances, consistent with federal guidelines.

Requirements

Possess a valid, unrestricted Washington Dental Assisting Registration.
BLS/CPR certification is required upon hire.
High school diploma plus successful completion of at least one academic year of post-secondary education in a dental assisting program from an accredited educational institution, or equivalent.
Be proficient in dental terminology and dental office procedures.
Have basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn in-house programs, including the EHR system.
Demonstrate the ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and relate respectfully and effectively to people from diverse racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Be a confident, self-directed individual able to work both within a team and independently.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, concise and comprehensive documentation, strong technical writing, and record-keeping skills.

Nice To Haves

1–4 years of previous work experience as a dental assistant.
Knowledge of dental electronic health records and conventional and digital radiography.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist dental providers in providing health care to clinic patients.
Room patients and take patient histories and vital signs.
Record patient information in the health care record.
Assist with examinations and procedures.
Follow up with patients.
Develop respectful, professional relationships with patients to support their overall health and quality of life.
Provide friendly, service-oriented care, use strong decision-making skills, and remain calm under pressure.