Dental Assistant - We Will Train You! - North Olympic Healthcare Network - Port Angeles, WA

Summary:
The dental assistant position assists the dental provider by preparing the patient for their dental treatment. The dental assist provides a patient-centered, welcoming environment for the patient and assists the dental provider as needed during the dental visit. The dental assistant provides overall flow management of daily patient visits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares the patient for dental visit
Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Provides instrumentation to treatment area; positioning instruments, suctioning, passing instruments, etc.
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Taking patients medical history and vitals when needed
Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
Taking impressions of patients teeth when needed
Assists in maintaining dental supply inventory in the department
Assists dental providers in managing dental emergencies
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
Assisting with scheduling, phones and patient check-in when needed
Other duties as assigned.
Operational Excellence
Work efficiently and effectively by implementing LEAN methodologies
Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed
Relationship Management
Establish and maintain collaborative supporting relationships with all staff and providers
Qualifications:

Education: Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant program, be registered as a dental assistant with the State of Washington, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience: Previous dental assistant experience preferred but not required. Proficiency in EHR systems preferred.
Skills:

Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, detail oriented
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a patient-centered focus
Ability to be flexible and multi-task
Uphold the mission and vision of the organization, Create and maintain a positive culture
Present a professional appearance, attitude and demeanor

Language: English, speaking and written.

Physical Demands:

May require prolonged standing and sitting.
Medium to high level of manual dexterity required.
Bending over and reaching for equipment required.
Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds without assistance.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced community health center setting, potential exposure to infectious diseases, interaction with diverse patient population.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, 4% 401k Contribution, $50 a month HRA contribution to be used towards qualifying medical expenses, Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
North Olympic Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic, or veteran status.

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