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Sea Mar Community Health Centers • Bellevue, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

Requirements

• Be current in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or comply within one month of employment.
• This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information.
• This person must receive a background check from the Washington State Patrol.
• The new employee shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein, and to signify compliance with the conditions of employment.
• An Expanded Functions dental assistant position must be open in order to apply for the position.
• Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Must be able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or other members of the health profession.
• Have the ability to calculate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages.
• Have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Have a basic understanding of the concepts of bio-statistical analyses.
• Have completed formal training and received Certification to practice as an Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary, from a College, Technical Institute or other formal programs, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• The applicant must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest.
• 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. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures and performing reversible dental procedures allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act.
• Be able to greet, sit and dismiss patients and assist in giving instructions to patients before, after and during dental procedures. Must be courteous and professional at all times when talking to patients or discussing confidential information.
• Must be knowledgeable of the proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations. Utilize the Sterilization Room to process instruments through proper sterilization process. Follow amalgam safety protocol.
• Must be able to triage patients, coordinate dental appointments, coordinate the daily activities that pertain to patient flow and communicate accurately with dental patients.
• Be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in the “Task & Duty List” (Dental Department Policy # 900.181).
• Be able to use personal judgment, initiative, and leadership assisting in the coordination of patient scheduling, patient flow and oversight of supply inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Place, carve, finish, and polish direct restorations.
• Take preliminary and final impressions and bite registrations, to include computer assisted design and computer assisted manufacture applications.
• Perform coronal polishing.
• Give fluoride treatments.
• Apply sealants.
• Place, expose, and process radiographs.
• Give patient oral health instructions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees