Dental Assistant - School-based

Lynnwood Clinic
th St. SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs. Benefits available include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more!

We also offer $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.

This position is a float role, working throughout Snohomish County as needed at CHC clinics, school-based health centers, outreach events, and community partner sites. It covers school breaks and non-student days. Evening and weekend events may be required. Mileage reimbursement is provided for all required travel.

The Dental Assistant – School-based operates as an effective team member with dental clinic care providers and other front and back-office support staff to provide quality dental treatment support, four-handed dentistry, oral health education, instrument repair and sterilization, facilities and equipment maintenance, and supply inventory and purchasing in accordance with agency standards in CHC Dental Clinics. The Dental Assistant also provides support in non-traditional locations, such as schools, and with portable dental equipment.

The position requires travel between community partner sites and Community Health Center clinics, flexible shifts, and the potential for evening and weekend events. Additionally, this position is required to float between sites during school holidays and non-student days.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flexibility to work in a non-traditional dental setting with portable dental equipment.
• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
  Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred:

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Dental Assisting program, or a foreign trained dentist working a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant, or a Dental Assistant having worked no less than 500 hours of patient care time within the past 12 months while having received verifiable on-the-job training in a dental practice.

Credentials

• Dental Assistant registration with the State of Washington
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification.

Preferred:

• Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Review Board (DANB).

Experience

• Customer service-related experience working with the general public (1 year).
• Dental assistant experience (1 year).

Preferred:

• Experience in a multiple provider dental practice.
• CDT-5 coding experience.
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
• Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations and patients of all ages.
• Familiarity with federally qualified health center or FQHC “look alikes.”

Credentials

• Dental Assistant registration with the State of Washington
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification.

Preferred:

• Dental Assistant certification by the Dental Assisting National Review Board (DANB).

Other

• Driver's license with the State of Washington.
• Motor vehicle insurance liability policy, a certificate of deposit, or a liability bond to the required limits.
• Acceptable driving record, for auto liability coverage through Community Health Center of Snohomish County.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox). Immunity may be demonstrated through vaccination records…