Dental Asst I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Battle Ground, WA

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental services to Sea Mar Community Health Center patients demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients being served. The pre-hire competency test must be passed (at 80% correct) before a person can transfer or be hired. At the time of hire, an employee will be given the training plan and calendar with all important dates and the outline of what material is to be covered. At that time the expectation must be made clear that they will be required to pass a competency test after 60 days worked in order to pass probation. At 40 days worked, the employee will be given an evaluation of job functions and outlines any deficiencies that need to be improved. Any training necessary to clarify these expectations will be given by the dental supervisor or dental designee at that time. The Probationary Competency Evaluation/Test will be given just prior to reaching the 60th day worked. Only two hours of paid time should be allotted to complete the evaluation/test. It shall be scored as follows: i. Above 80%-Pass 1. Probationary Eval to include review/training on wrong answers ii. 60-80% -Extend Probation for 22 working days 1. Probationary Eval to include written list of areas to resolve iii. Below 60%-Terminate employee. An annual competency test will be given each year to all Dental Assisting staff that has been out of probation for more than 90 days. If this annual test is not passed with at least 80% correct, the Dental Assistant will receive 1-on-1 training in deficient areas, within 1 month of the annual test. Failure to pass the subsequent tests it will result in disciplinary action including suspension and up to termination of the position.

Requirements

Operate in a manner that will prevent employees/patients exposure to communicable diseases through proper infection control.
Must be able to read and write in English.
A Dental Assistant must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff both verbally and in writing.
Have the ability to read and interpret common written materials about dentistry.
Must be able to communicate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to define and problem solve, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Dental Assistants must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute or equivalent.
Employee with no formal training must have a minimum of 1 year work experience in a Dental Assistant position.
Must be Registered with the Washington State Department of Health, and keep their registration updated annually.
Failure to have a current Washington State Registration will result in disciplinary action, including suspension and up to Termination.
This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
Must have a TB test annually.
Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required
Annual influenza vaccine required.
Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and provide to Dental Providers all necessary chair side assistance using four-handed dentistry technique with procedures in categories as required: Diagnostic, Preventative, Restorative, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontic, Orthodontics and other services allowed by the Washington Dental Practice Act.
Identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescents, and geriatric patients
You must escort each patient to and from the treatment room.
Greet, seat, and depart patients, being courteous and professional at all times, especially when talking to patients or discussing confidential information.
Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dental procedure.
You are responsible for communicating provider delays and delays in patient flow to the Lead Dental Assistant, the Dental provider, the patients, and the front desk staff.
Participate in scheduling appointments arriving, and departing patients in Dentrix and registering patient in Allscripts PM.
Have the ability to complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S. format.
Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by Dental Provider.
Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas including treatment rooms and the sterilization areas.
Perform the responsibilities outlined in the “Task & Duty List” (Dental Department Policy) or outlined by the supervisor or Regional Dental Manager.
Participate in the training of new employee and/or dental trainees.
Assist in doing inventory and the ordering of dental supplies.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Activities of the Dental Department and of Sea Mar Community Health Centers (assigned by a lead dental assistant or the immediate supervisor).