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SUMMARY: The Lead Dental Assistance performs as a senior clinical team member, combining expert patient care which includes but is not limited to: taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and assisting in procedures with administrative oversight, mentoring staff, managing schedules, and ordering inventory. Performs both basic and advanced chairside dental assisting under the direction of a dentist to support efficient dental team operations and enhance delivery of culturally appropriate dental services to the communities served.

<p><strong>CLOSING DATE:</strong> Open Until Filled </p><p><strong>POSITION:</strong> Lead Dental Assistant</p><p><strong>SALARY: </strong>$30.88 hr - $37.62 hr DOE</p><p><strong>REPORTS TO: </strong>Dental Director</p><div><p><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Nespelem<strong> </strong>Health Clinic  Nespelem, WA</p></div><p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong>  The Lead Dental Assistance performs as a senior clinical team member, combining expert patient care which includes but is not limited to: taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and assisting in procedures with administrative oversight, mentoring staff, managing schedules, and ordering inventory. Performs both basic and advanced chairside dental assisting under the direction of a dentist to support efficient dental team operations and enhance delivery of culturally appropriate dental services to the communities served. The Lead 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.</p><h2>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</h2><ul><li>Provides direct supervision of the Dental Assistant team which includes but is not limited to: scheduling, evaluations, training, disciplinary actions, employee recognition, hiring, etc.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the Dental Assistant team successfully supports and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Dental department, clinic, and Colville Tribal Health Care Authority.</li><li>Provide chairside assistance which includes but is not limited to anticipating the Dentist’s needs, passing instruments, managing suction/irrigation, seating/dismissing patients.</li><li>Maintain infection control by disinfecting operatories, sterilizing instruments, cleaning and maintaining dental equipment/areas.</li><li>Expose, process, mount intra- and extra-oral X-rays while performing radiographs.</li><li>Maintain and restock inventory.</li><li>Pour and trim models, create custom trays, baseplates, and wax rims.</li><li>Expanded functions (preventative, restorative, orthodontic/periodontal procedures).</li><li>Instructs on oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, and post-op care.</li><li>Maintain patient records/EHR, assist with new staff training, and participate in continuing education.</li><li>Comply with PPE and infection control standards, participate in donning/doffing training.</li><li>Complies with applicable legislation, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensure confidential handling of sensitive team member information in line with data protection policies and laws.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h2>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</h2><ul><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification—state-level or IHS-recognized course completion.</li><li>State dental assistant registration or permit as applicable.</li><li>Two (2) years experience as a basic Dental Assistant and the ability to perform four-handed dentistry.</li><li>One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.</li><li>HIPAA Certificate within initial 90 days of employment.</li><li>Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Ability to lead teams and provide clear and concise directions and feedback professionally.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.</li><li>Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sterilization processes, and equipment.</li><li>Physical ability to perform demanding tasks.</li><li>Commitment to safety and following health guidelines. </li><li>Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p><ul><li>Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.</li><li>Manual and finger dexterity to complete duties.</li><li>Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, and reach.</li><li>Ability to push and pull frequently.</li><li>Sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal behavior.</li><li>Speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment prompts.</li><li>Requires strict adherence to PPE, infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols.</li><li>Regular use of sterilizers, radiographic equipment, dental instruments.</li><li>May involve exposure to bodily fluids, aerosols, chemicals—must maintain safety and cleanliness.</li><li>Potential for travel between tribal service units depending on need</li></ul><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><strong>TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.</strong></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><strong>INFORMATION</strong>: Jaleen Flowers, HR Generalist. Colville Tribes Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2436 Jaleen.flowers.ohc@colvilletribes.com</p>

Colville Tribal Health Care Authority

Lead Dental Assistant

Aerosols

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Dentistry

Detail Oriented

Disciplinary Action

Disease Prevention and Control

Driver's License

English Language

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Funding

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Healthcare

High School Diploma

Infection Control

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

Insurance

Inventory Management

Leadership

Manual Dexterity

Medical Record System

Medical Records

Mentoring

Nutrition Disorders

Order Management

Organizational Skills

Orthodontics

Patient Care

People Management

Periodontics

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Radiography

Record Keeping

Safety/Work Safety

Schedule Development

Staff Training

Sterilization

Surgical Nursing

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Time Management

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Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

<div><div><div><div><div><div><p><strong>$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Hygienist</strong></p><p>Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978,<strong> NEW Health is rural northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. </strong>We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. </p><p> </p><p><strong>NEW Health has been named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest! </strong>We set the standard to advance employees within our organization and hold ourselves accountable by tracking employee advancement as one of our key performance indicators. <strong>Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized</strong> for developing local career pathway training. We provide all of our staff with paid, on-the-job training to ensure you are confident and successful in your position. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Career Pathway with NEW Health</strong> </p><p>We create pathways for career growth within NEW Health. To support this, we provide all employees with monthly paid training and additionally offer tuition reimbursement and one-on-one career planning. There are many paths to grow your career within NEW Health; here are some examples: </p><p> </p><p>Front Desk -> Medical Assistant Apprentice -> Certified Medical Assistant -> Assistant Operations Manager -> Clinic Operations Manager </p><p> </p><p>Dental Assistant Trainee -> Dental Assistant -> Assistant Operations Manager ->  Care Coordination Manager </p><p> </p><p>Pharmacy Assistant -> Pharmacy Technician Apprentice -> Pharmacy Technician -> 340B Specialist </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits with You and Your Family in Mind</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Up to three weeks of paid time off your first year plus nine paid holidays </p></li><li><p>Free Life Flight membership for your family </p></li><li><p>No-cost<strong> </strong>medical, dental, and<strong> </strong>vision insurance for employees </p></li><li><p>Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options </p></li><li><p>401(k) plan with matching contribution </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Continuing education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities </p></li></ul><p>The above list is not inclusive of all full-time employee benefits and is dependent upon eligibility criteria.<br/><br/></p><p><strong>Purpose of Job:</strong></p><p>Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing oral health care to adults and children as follows:<br/><br/></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Performs scaling/root planning, cleaning, polishing of teeth as required.</p></li><li><p>May provide sealants, screenings/radiographs, restorative fills, etc. as needed.</p></li><li><p>Administers local anesthesia.</p></li><li><p>Records evaluations of oral condition on dental charts.</p></li><li><p>Gives oral hygiene instructions, dietary advice and provides information about necessary dental care.</p></li><li><p>Setup and cleanup of own room and instruments.</p></li><li><p>Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.</p></li><li><p>Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as directed by Dental Director.</p></li><li><p>Represents NEWHP at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.</p></li><li><p>Treats patients with highest respect in all functions of job and maintains patient confidentiality.</p></li><li><p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p></li><li><p>Travel may be required. </p></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><h2> </h2></div></div><div><div><div><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p><u>Education/Experience</u>: Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program required. Previous experience in a community dental clinic preferred. Valid hygienist licensure in Washington State required. Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.).</p><p><u>Skills</u>: Effective oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills required.<br/><br/></p><p><strong>Physical Demands:</strong></p><p>Hygienists are required to stand under 1/3rd of the day; while sitting, and being mobile are required</p><p>1/3rd to 2/3rd of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3rd of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than 1/3rd of the time; while balancing, stooping and crouching occur between 1/3rd and 2/3rd of the day. Communicating by talking/ hearing occurs over 2/3rd of the day. Smelling occurs between 1/3rd and 2/3rd of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 30% for up to 10lbs. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11lbs.</p><p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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