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Dental Assistant - Part Time at Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic
Last updated: September 14, 2024
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| Title | Dental Assistant - Part Time |
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| Company | Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic |
| Location | Grandview, WA |
| Description |
Position Title: Dental Assistant - Part Time City: Grandview State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Part time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt ID: 13816 Description: Earn extra income working when regular staff is out. This is an excellent opportunity to develop working relationships with the team that can lead to a position with regular hours and benefits. Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 7:00pm and Saturday, 8:45am - 4:00pm. What We Offer - $20.81-$25.50/hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates. - Additional pay for bilingual skills. - Additional shift pay for evening and Saturday shifts. Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties - Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed. - Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intra oral photographs. Develops and stores the X-Rays in the electronic patient's dental record. - Sets up and records periodontal charting per Provider's instruction. - Prepares and sets up instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider. - Mixes materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross contamination. - Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including the application of coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants. - Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider. (Only in Washington), - Provides education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school based programs. - Assists in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories. - May assist in Orthodontics including; obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties. - May perform Lead duties by maintaining the daily flow of the department and acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor. Manages breaks, lunches, sick calls and overtime. Provides insights to leader regarding the skill level and performance of the employees. Responsible for providing training to new employees and existing staff when needed. - Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: WA Dental Assistant Registration within 7 days of hire. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of employment preferred. Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room. Registration as a Dental Assistant or EFDA certification. NOTE: Dental Assistants who have not received their Dental Assistant registration from the State of Washington will not be allowed to perform the Essential Functions of the job until it is received. Prior to this time, a Dental Assistant will be allowed to observe patient care and assist with paperwork and receptionist roles only. Dental Assistant Registration must be completed within 7 days of hire unless specifically approved by the Clinic Administrator. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred: Bi |
| Citation |
United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
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