CTHCA Dental Assistant (TM-49479)

CTHCA Dental Assistant

Nespelem - Nespelem, WA 99155

Salary Range $27.16 - $33.08 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Position: Dental Assistant (Certified)

Salary: $27.16 - $33.08/ hr

Reports To: Lead Dental Assistant

Location: Nespelem, WA

Closing Date: Open Until Filled with Bi-weekly review

The Dental Assistant for the Colville Tribal Healthcare Authority provides responsive, high quality dental care services that meet the needs of all users at their assigned location. The 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. The Dental Assistant works closely with dentists and other dental staff to provide efficient and compassionate patient care and to maintain a clean, safe, and organized dental environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent education and training preferred
• Current Dental Assistant certification/registration or other credentials as required by applicable regulations and organizational requirements
• HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment
• Blood borne pathogen training annually
• CPR/First Aid within initial 90 (ninety) days of hire
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, equipment, procedures, and infection control practices
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to give instructions
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to accurately document patient information and maintain complete and timely records
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a dental healthcare team
• 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.