Dental assistant II ONC

** Job Title
** Dental Assistant II
** Position Summary
** To assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental services to Sea Mar Community Health Center patients demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients being served. Also included in the position is to assist with the coordination of clinic activities in regard to training, patient flow, and participation in the ordering of supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
** Duties and Responsibilities
** As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.

Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
** Job Description
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Anticipate and provide to Dental Providers all necessary chair side assistance using four-handeddentistry technique (as specified in the Dental Assistant Manual) with procedures in categoriesas 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 You must escort each patient to and from the treatment rooms. Greet, seat, and departpatients, being courteous and professional at all times, especially when talking to patients ordiscussing confidential information.

You are responsible for communicating provider delays and delays in patient flow to the frontdesk staff as well as the patient. Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dentalprocedure. Participate in scheduling appointments arriving, and departing patients in Dentrix and registeringpatient 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. Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas includingtreatment rooms and the sterilization areas. Assist in doing inventory and the ordering of dental supplies 2 Perform the responsibilities outlined in the “Task & Duty List” (Dental Department Policy) oroutlined by the supervisor or Regional Dental Manager.

Participate in the Quality Improvement Activities of the Dental Department and of Sea Mar Community Health Centers (assigned by Dental Assistant III or the Dental Supervisor Regional Manager). Assist patients, both private pay and with insurance, by providing treatment plans and cost estimates and sequencing of treatments. Complete insurance pre-authorizations; verify patienteligibility and benefits as directed by Dental Assistant III, Dentist, Dental Supervisor or Regional Dental Manager.

Maintain proper records for:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), spore tests, inventory and ordering of dental supplies, maintenance of equipment and complete inventory lists, checking and maintaining of the N2o and O2 cylinders, and, in standalone dental sites, updating the Emergency Kit Log. Assist the Dental Assistant III and the Dental Supervisor or Regional Dental Manager, in coordinating the training of new employees and/or dental trainees. Responsible to work on specific clinical or…