Dental Assistant - On Call

FTE 1.0 - Monday - Thursday 8a-7p

SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic dental environment? We’re looking for a dedicated On-Call Dental Assistant to support our team when we need it most. Cowlitz Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center seeking dedicated Dental Assistants to help create bright smiles and ensure a positive experience for our patients. If you’re ready to make a difference in the world of dentistry, we want to meet you! Join us and help brighten lives, one smile at a time!

The Dental Assistant assists the dentist with direct patient care during the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a dental provider. Under the direction and supervision of dental professional staff, the Dental Assistant will room patients, take vitals, record chief complaints, and assist with dental surgeries and procedures. The Dental Assistant interacts regularly with patients, coworkers, and various other people on a day-to-day basis within the dental clinic and displays a friendly manner, a commitment to service, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Mission and Values:

Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services. We believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation.

Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving. We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes. We encourage employee development and have a track record of promoting from within.

Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.

DESIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted WA Dental Assisting Certification.
• BLS/CPR certification is required within 3-6 months of hire.
• High school diploma plus successful completion of a minimum of one academic year of post-secondary education in a dental assisting program from an accredited educational institution or equivalent. Associate degree in Dental Assisting and/or certified Dental Assistant preferred.
• 1-4 years of previous work experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Proficient in dental terminology and dental office procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn in-house programs, including EHR system.
• Knowledge of dental electronic health records and conventional and digital radiography.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be a confident, self-directed individual who can work within a team as well as independently.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, utilizing concise and comprehensive documentation with strong technical writing and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based preventive health, chronic disease, and primary care.
• Solid background in patient education and lifestyle risk reduction.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.