Dental Assistant

Overview

The Dental Assistant is an integral part of the patient care team, supporting the patient to have a welcoming and safe dental experience and supporting the team to provide superior dental care. The DA plays an active role in preparing for patient visits and providing support for dental procedures. The DA is responsible for accurate charting, equipment preparation and sterilization, and patient care coordination.

• Participates proactively as a member of the Dental Team.
• Ensures the preparation, organization and proper cleaning of the dental operatory, pre- and post-visit.
• Performs direct patient care responsibilities necessary to support the dental treatment.
• Ensures that the patient s dental chart is updated, complete and accurate in a timely manner.
• Performs chair side support to effectively assist provider in treatment.
• Properly performs cleaning and sterilization, using established quality control and safety protocols.
• Actively coordinates continuity of patient care and follow-up.
• Provides excellent service and support to patients and colleagues.
• Successfully adapts to changes in EHR, dental workflows and processes, and improvement efforts, including participating in employee training.

• Job duties require specific knowledge and training in Dental Assisting typically acquired during completion of a (certificate or license program) in Dental Assisting with a duration of up to a year.
• Must be able to obtain Dental Assistant licensure with the State of Washington.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required.
• Must have obtained Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver s license as required.
• Travel between work sites is required as needed.

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy

For additional information contact:

Human Resources

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