Float Dental Assistant
- Summary
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Public Health- Seattle & King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Renton Public Health Dental Clinic is looking for a dynamic, flexible and client centered candidate to fill the position of Float Dental Assistant for our Public Health Clinical Dental program. The Renton Public Health Dental Clinic serves a diverse population of clients, both children and adults, from a wide range of economic, cultural and differently abled backgrounds. This includes seniors, pregnant or postpartum women, developmentally disabled, clients experiencing homelessness and clients currently experiencing and recovering from substance abuse illness. To learn more about the Renton Public Health Center, click here.
Competitive candidates will possess a desire and ability to offer excellent and empathetic service to all of the clients we serve. Dental Assistants work to the full scope of their certification under the supervision of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist as well as the Dental Clinic supervisor in a variety of dental restoration and prevention procedures and other related duties as required in a dental clinic and/or community health setting. Our dental clinics use Epic Wisdom electronic dental records. Training in Epic Wisdom is provided for all clinical dental employees.
This is a benefit eligible 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is based at the Renton Public Health Dental Clinic. This TLT position is expected to last no longer than 12 months. This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. Applicants Bilingual in English and Spanish or Russian are highly desired.WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the general public.
For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employees in King County who have completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
APPLICATION PROCESS: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:- NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
- Supplemental Questions with complete, thorough answers. Answers that say "see resume" will be considered incomplete.
- Cover letter which details how you meet or exceed the qualifications.
- Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
- Attach multiple documents/files in the resume/attachment section.
CONTACT: For questions about this recruitment, please email Angela Brown, Human Resource Analyst at abrown@kingcounty.gov.- Job Duties
- Act as a chair side assistant for restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, hygiene and other procedures as needed.
- Take diagnostic quality intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
- Provide child prophylaxis. Apply dental sealant in clinical and community settings. Apply topical preventative agents.
- Receive and review patient medical and dental history. Present relevant information to the dentist.
- Assist dentist with emergency procedures.
- Perform other duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act 18.32.
- Educate patients about oral hygiene and anticipatory guidance health behaviors.
- Maintain patient flow, patient files, assist patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed.
- Responsible for accurate completion of encounter forms as per Dental Program Policies and Procedures and Medicaid billing guidelines.
- Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist.
- Maintain operatory and dental spaces in good working order and insure compliance with OSHA/WISHA requirements.
- Clean and sterilize dental instruments in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
- Perform routine dental equipment maintenance (clinical and portable) and process repairs.
- Maintain dental supply inventory and ordering.
- Assist patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. This position supports and advances King County's values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
- Current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington.
- Completion of a recognized Dental Assistant course program or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in dental assisting.
- Working knowledge of terminology, materials, equipment and instruments used in dentistry.
- Working knowledge of dental radiograph techniques and principles.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own and patient schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient files and other records in accordance with practice guidelines and applicable regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage behavioral issues in a dental clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to address conflict in a direct and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, different physical and developmental abilities, as well as the ability to work with clients for whom English is a second language.
- Experience working with both in-person and telephonic interpreters in a clinical setting
- Supplemental Information
- This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/jobs.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- Staff may be required to play a role as a responder in the event of a Public Health emergency.
- The selected external candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel to locations in King County that may not be served by public transportation.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.
Union Affiliation: This position is represented by Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 8.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Please indicate if you have completed a course of study from a recognized dental assistant program.
- Yes
- No
02Do you possess current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington?- Yes
- No
03Do you have the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner with little advance notice?- Yes
- No
Required Question