CTHCA Lead Dental Assistant (TM-49441)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled, bi-weekly review

Position: Lead Dental Assistant

Salary: $30.88 - $37.62

Reports To: Dental Director

Location: Omak, WA

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.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Provides direct supervision of the Dental Assistant team which includes but is not limited to: scheduling, evaluations, training, disciplinary actions, employee recognition, hiring, etc.

- 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.

- Provide chairside assistance which includes but is not limited to anticipating the Dentists needs, passing instruments, managing suction/irrigation, seating/dismissing patients.

- Maintain infection control by disinfecting operatories, sterilizing instruments, cleaning and maintaining dental equipment/areas.

- Expose, process, mount intra- and extra-oral X-rays while performing radiographs.

- Maintain and restock inventory.

- Pour and trim models, create custom trays, baseplates, and wax rims.

- Expanded functions (preventative, restorative, orthodontic/periodontal procedures).

- Instructs on oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, and post-op care.

- Maintain patient records/EHR, assist with new staff training, and participate in continuing education.

- Comply with PPE and infection control standards, participate in donning/doffing training.

- Complies with applicable legislation, funding and organizational requirements, policies and procedures.

- Ensure confidential handling of sensitive team member information in line with data protection policies and laws.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- High school diploma or GED

- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification—state-level or IHS-recognized course completion.

- State dental assistant registration or permit as applicable.

- Two (2) years experience as a basic Dental Assistant and the ability to perform four-handed dentistry.

- One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

- HIPAA Certificate within initial 90 days of employment.

- Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to lead teams and provide clear and concise directions and feedback professionally.

- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.

- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sterilization processes, and equipment.

- Physical ability to perform demanding tasks.

- Commitment to safety and following health guidelines.

- Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal format while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.

- 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.

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.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State drivers 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.

INFORMATION : Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 422.4398. [email protected]