Dental Assistant – Gig Harbor, WA – Full Time in Gig Harbor, WA

Dental Assistant - Gig Harbor, WA - Full Time - Washington State - Gig Harbor, WA - work from home job

Company: Washington State

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Dental Assistant, Full-Time

Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW)

Gig Harbor, WA
• Please Note: COVID Vaccine requirement for DOC employment NO LONGER REQUIRED*

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for Full-Time Dental Assistant position at Washington Correction Center for Women (WCCW) located in Gig Harbor, WA.

WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN is a 64.2-acre facility located approximately two miles from Gig Harbor. The site includes living units, administration buildings, a health clinic, education buildings, a gymnasium, a chapel, industries buildings, food service buildings, and support facilities.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

A completed application packet will include:
• Cover Letter
• Detailed Resume
• Three Supervisor Professional References

Application assessment will be ongoing and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Duties
• Direct chair-side assisting with the following dental procedures: Diagnostic, Preventive, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthetics, and Operative Procedures
• May be required to perform reversible procedures; (for example: apply and remove matrix bands and wedges; remove cement around restorations; apply fluoride varnish etc.)
• Maintain the field of operation by skillful use of high-volume evacuator and three-way air water syinge
• Count the instruments at the beginning and the end of each procedure before dismissing the patient
• Set up the treatment area for the planned procedure, consult with the dentist, hygienist or denturist concerning what is needed, ensure that all needed instruments, medications, and supplies are available on hand
• Provide patient customer service
• Explain the planned treatment to the patient. Take radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
• Educate the patient in health behaviors including oral hygiene
• Inform the patient of the necessary treatment, the right to decline, and the consequences of declining to have a condition treated.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients
• Maintain Patient Records and all documentation (hardcopy and electronic) as mandated by statute, DOH and DOC policy
• Facilitate the functions of the Dental clinic
• Monitors and maintains Dental equipment, Dental supplies, inventory and logs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a recognized dental assisting program

Must have an unblemished/unrestricted registration to practice dental assisting with the WA State Department of Health.

Must ensure that registration is renewed in accordance with regulations and that proof of current registration is provided by anniversary date each year to facility clinical leadership

Maintain current CPR certification and ensure that proof of current status is provided annually to facility clinical leadership.

Desired/Preferred:
• Two years of experience working as a dental assistant.
• Experience and/or education in working with medical/dental documents and using medical/dental terminology.
• Experience providing dental services in a correctional environment or full-service community health clinic.
• Knowledge in the areas of scheduling routine/special dental procedures and patient visits.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and related technologies.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional referenceswith your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• This position requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year.
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!
• Position Eligible for State and Federal Student Loan Re-imbursement

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Dental Assistant - Gig Harbor, WA - Full Time - Washington State - Gig Harbor, WA - work from home job

Expected salary: $4621 - 6208 per month

Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Dental Assistant - Gig Harbor, WA - Full Time - Washington State - Gig Harbor, WA - work from home job

Job date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 02:16:05 GMT

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