Dental Assistant Downtown and North Dental Clinics



Dental Assistant Downtown and North Dental Clinics

Salary

$50,169.60 - $63,606.40 Annually

Location

Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2022CF16476

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Community Health Services

Opening Date

08/01/2022

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

B2 : OPEIU L8-Dental

Summary

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our vibrant & diverse team at our Downtown and North Public Health Dental Clinics.
 
 Dental Assistants work under the supervision of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a variety of dental preparation and prevention procedures and other related duties as required in a dental clinic and/or community setting. This full-time position serves a population that includes pediatric clients as well as pregnant or parenting women referred by Maternity Support Services and other adults.
 
 This Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment is anticipated to last through June 30, 2023. 
However, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on funding and program need.
   
Commitment To Equity And Social Justice: 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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies for the next 6 months.

Job Duties

  • Act as a chairside assistant for restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, hygiene and other procedures as needed. 
  • Take diagnostic quality intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs. 
  • Provide child prophys. Apply dental sealants in clinical and community settings. Apply topical preventative agents. 
  • Take and review patient medical and dental history and present relevant info to the Dentist. 
  • Assist dentist with emergency procedures. 
  • Perform other duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act 18.32. 
  • Educate patients in oral hygiene and anticipatory guidance health behaviors. 
  • Maintain patient flow. 
  • 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 patient files. 
  • Maintain operatories 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. 
  • Make patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed. 
  • Schedule appointments, greet and reassure clients. 
  • Complete client registrations, billing, and conduct follow-up with patients as needed. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • 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 team. 
  • 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 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.
 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in a public/community health center or clinic setting desired. 
  • Experience with using EPIC software systems
  • Applicants bilingual in English and Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese are encouraged to apply. This skill is highly desired but will not disqualify you from being considered 
  • Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. This skill is highly desired but will not disqualify you from being considered.
  • Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire.  CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.

Supplemental Information

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 
 
 Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. 
 
 Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
 King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
 No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: 
• submit proof of vaccination or 
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
 
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. 
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
 
To Apply
 
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the 
application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
 
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified internal and external candidates. To be considered as a Special Duty applicant, you must be a current Career Service, King County employee who has successfully passed probation and must get your supervisor's approval if this assignment is offered to you.
 
 Application Process: 
 The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

  • An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
  • Responses to Supplemental Questions. Please do not copy and paste your resume or resume sections as responses to Supplemental Questions. Doing so will result in an incomplete application, unless the submitted information completely and directly answers the questions posed. 
 
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed NeoGov application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
  • The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
  • 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 an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location and working hours.
 
Necessary Special Requirements
  • The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
  • 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 required training on time.
 
Work location: The primary work location for this position will be the North Dental Clinic, located at 12359 Lake City Way NE and the Downtown Public Health Center, located at 2124 4th Ave in Seattle. This position may need to float to other dental clinics throughout King County, located at:
Columbia Dental Clinic
 4400 37th Ave S
 Seattle, WA 98118
 
Eastgate Dental Clinic 
14350 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98007
 
 Renton Dental Clinic
 3201 NE 7th St
 Renton, WA 98056
 
 
 Work schedule: The work schedule for the clinic locations will be M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm.  This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
 
 Union affiliation:
 
This position is represented by the OPEIU Local 8.
 
Contact:
 For more information about the application process, please contact Catherine Fitzpatrick, HR Analyst at Catherine.fitzpatrick@kingcounty.gov.    

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
  • 12 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
For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

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.

01
Have you completed a course of study from a recognized dental assistant program?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please indicate your experience as a dental assistant.
  • None
  • Some (6 Months to a year)
  • Considerable (1 to 3 years)
  • Extensive (More than 3 years)
04
Please indicate the types of dental assistant duties you have performed. (Check all that apply)
  • Act as chairside assistant for general dentistry procedures, including restorative procedures.
  • Take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
  • Apply dental sealants
  • Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order.
  • Assist with restorative procedures on young children with challenging behavior.
05
Please indicate your experience working in a public/community health center or clinic.
  • None
  • Some (6 months to a year)
  • Considerable (1 to 3 years)
  • Extensive (more than 3 years)
06
Please indicate language(s) spoken and/or understood other than English. If none, write "none".
07
Please indicate your level of fluency in the language noted above.
  • Not applicable
  • Formal education at the secondary or post-secondary level.
  • Native speaker
  • Can provide health care services in another language without an interpreter (will be asked to describe if selected for interview)
08
Are you an existing King County Career Service Employee?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the Department you work for, and your Employee ID number. If you answered NO, please type N/A.
10
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
11
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404