Dental Assistant III On Call
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Job Description
Dental Assistant 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 To assist in the delivery of dental services to Sea Mar Community Health Center patients demonstrating excellent knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients being served. To use personal judgment, initiative, and leadership to assist in the coordination of clinic activities in regards to training and scheduling of back office staff, patient flow, and oversight of supply inventory and ordering, and equipment maintenance and inventory. Has the responsibility of assisting supervisors and management in providing exceptional customer service.
Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Anticipate and provide to Dental Providers all necessary chair side assistance using four-handed dentistry technique (as specified in the Dental Assistant Manual) with procedures in categories as required: Diagnostic, Preventative, Restorative, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontic, Orthodontics and other services allowed by the Washington Dental Practice Act. Identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescents, and geriatric patients. Must be able to escort each patient to and from the treatment rooms; greet, seat, and depart patients, being courteous and professional at all times, especially when talking to patients or discussing confidential information.
Participate in scheduling appointments arriving, and departing patients and reviewing provider schedules in Dentrix and registering patient in Allscripts PM. Have the ability to complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S. format. Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by Dental Provider.
Oversee/maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas including treatment rooms and sterilization areas. Perform the responsibilities outlined in the "Task reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Must be able to lift or move a child or object of an average weight (up to 50 lbs.). Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Hourly - Hourly Plan, 24.28 USD Hourly What We Offer: Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.
The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of: Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid-time-off starting