This role is eligible for an additional $1.25/hr per diem rate!
Purpose
The Dental Assistant float provides chair side support to the Dentist or Dental Hygienist for scheduled procedures throughout the Neighborcare Health Clinics. They are also responsible for the preparation and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment needed for procedures in support of patient treatment.
This per diem float position will have varied hours per week based on need and will support the Providence at St. Peter Hospital Dental Clinic in Olympia.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and appropriate anesthetic for scheduled procedures; including but not limited to, restorative work, surgical extractions, basic endodontics, scaling and root planing, pediatrics, and removable prosthodontics
- Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction. Take digital x-rays; Take and pour impressions; Fabricate provisional crowns. Mix materials, place rubber dams, matrices, and wedges
- Properly pass instruments while maintaining proper aseptic techniques and appropriate safety standards. Anticipate and appropriately respond to patients needs under dentist’s supervision. Communicate dental procedures and postoperative instructions to patients
- Practice universal precautions, appropriate infection control, and sterilization processes, as defined by Neighborcare Health’s policies and procedures. Enter chart notes and patient information into the Electronic Health and Dental record
- Perform routine equipment maintenance as assigned. Review patient charts prior to patient treatment. Maintain and stock necessary supplies in operatory. Assist with general supply inventory and stocking
- Attend and engage in daily team huddle. Communicate with dental provider about daily schedule to optimize patient experience. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor as needed
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Schedule appointments for patients in the Practice Management system as needed. Prepare the clinic for next day’s work schedule and patient appointments. May provide supervision of or training for students who are assigned to NeighborCare Health as part of their professional education
Required qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
Have a current Washington State dental assistant license - BLS Certification
Preferred qualifications:
- 1 year of dental assisting experience
- Completion of accredited dental assistant program
About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.
Union: Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor���s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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