CTHCA Lead Dental Assistant; TM

Salary: $30.88 - $37.62/hr

Reports To:

Dental Director

Location:

Nespelem, WA

Lead Dental Assistance performs as a senior clinical team member, combining expert patient care which includes but is not limited to: taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and assisting in procedures with administrative oversight, mentoring staff, managing schedules, and ordering inventory. Performs both basic and advanced chairside dental assisting under the direction of a dentist to support efficient dental team operations and enhance delivery of culturally appropriate dental services to the communities served.

The Lead Dental Assistant will perform their job duties in a professional manner while assuring that all the needs of the patients are met with a pleasant demeanor.

• High school diploma or GED
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification—state-level or IHS-recognized course completion.
• State dental assistant registration or permit as applicable.
• Two (2) years experience as a basic Dental Assistant and the ability to perform four-handed dentistry.
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• HIPAA Certificate within initial 90 days of employment.
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead teams and provide clear and concise directions and feedback professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sterilization processes, and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks.
• Commitment to safety and following health guidelines.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in the duties of the position in order to meet mandated deadlines and to comply with goals and objectives.

Note:

Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION:
Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, .terr