Dental Assistant Apprentice - Moses Lake Community Health Center - Moses Lake, WA

Moses Lake Community Health Center Full Time $21.20 - $27.98 Per Hour Description Moses Lake Community Health Center is offering a Dental Assistant Training Program! This year-long training program will prepare you to work as a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of Washington. The Dental Assistant Apprentice will be responsible for patient preparation, chairside support to dental providers, sterilization, and clinical patient flow. Dental Assistants and Apprentices are an integral part of the patient care team, supporting the patient to have a welcoming and safe dental experience and supporting the team to provide superior dental care. Responsibilities Participates proactively as a member of the Dental Team. Ensures the preparation, organization and proper cleaning of the dental operatory, pre- and post-visit. Performs direct patient care responsibilities necessary to support the dental treatment. Ensures that the patients dental chart is updated, complete and accurate in a timely manner. Performs chair side support to effectively assist provider in treatment. Properly performs cleaning and sterilization, using established quality control and safety protocols. Actively coordinates continuity of patient care and follow-up. Provides excellent service and support to patients and colleagues. Successfully adapts to changes in EDR, dental workflows and processes, and improvement efforts. Requirements Job duties require active enrollment in the InReach Dental Assistant Training Program for a duration of up to one year. Must maintain a minimum of 80% on all coursework throughout the program to prove competency in patient care. Must be able to obtain Dental Assistant licensure in the State of Washington. Must be able to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian is required. Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required. Travel between work sites is required as needed. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve. If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception. Benefits 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution Dental Medical/Vision Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement Life Insurance Disability Insurance 8.5 Paid holidays per year Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy EEOC For additional information contact: Human Resources Careers@mlchc.org

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