DENTAL ASSISTANTS

WE ARE HIRING – DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Country Doctor Community Health Centers

Do you want to work for a mission-driven organization whose primary goal is to provide high quality, caring, culturally appropriate primary health care that addresses the needs of our patients regardless of their ability to pay and have a passion for helping people?

Do you want to work in an environment that respects patient’s dignity, while acting both as the patient’s health advocate and as their advocate with the community at large to ensure that they receive the health care services they need?

Do you want to work in a collegial environment where you are encouraged to learn and grow?

Do you want to work with other dedicated, dynamic individuals who share your commitment to health equity and creating healthy communities?

Are you currently registered as a Dental Assistant through the WA State Dept. of Health?

 If you answer yes to the questions above, then come talk with us.

We are hiring Dental Assistants for our brand new Dental Clinic in the Capital Hill Seattle area

We offer an outstanding benefit package - $1000. Signing bonus after three months of employment, 50% cost of an orca card, fully paid medical for employees and up to 75% paid medical for dependent children; fully paid dental for employees; life insurance and retirement plan, along with paid PTO time.

Please visit our website and apply today -  www.countrydoctor.org

An application is required for this position. TO APPLY GO TO: https://countrydoctor.org/employment-opportunities/ 

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DENTAL ASSISTANT – FULL TIME

 QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Certificate of completion from a Dental Assistant program.
• Registration as a Dental Assistant and maintain in Washington State.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 3 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish), for interpretation purposes.
• Community or public health experience preferred.

ABILITIES:

• Treats patients in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the clinic
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with children.
• Ability to read and write dental and some medical terminology, knowledgeable in dental anatomy.
• Competence success in computer skills including ability to use computer for scheduling, word documents and reasonable keyboard skills.
• Possesses success in customer service/patient services or working with the general public, preferably in a medical or dental care facility

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willingness to work on Saturdays, on a rotation basis.
• Obtains digital dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Assists the dentist during a variety of examinations and treatment procedures: instrument transfer, dental procedure isolation techniques and preparation of dental materials.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• Keep a clean work environment
• Work as a team to provide quality patient care and support for the providers
• Provide coverage during lunch hour and after closing as assigned
• Participate in staff meetings, the staff evaluation process, and quality improvement activities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Moves in and out of exam rooms, front office, exam rooms, hallways, and waiting room. Spends a good portion of the day on feet
• Some bending and stooping required. Requires lifting up to 25 pounds. Over 25 pounds requires assistance
• Requires manual dexterity to maneuver for operating office equipment
• Visual activity required to respond and react to client observations and to physical changes while assisting with clinic tasks
• Eye and hand coordination and finger dexterity needed for entering data and reviewing software
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies
• Regular attendance is required for this position

Full job description for this position will be given to candidates at the interview.