Certified Dental Assistant — Tribal Health Impact

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colville Tribal Health Care Authority in Nespelem, WA seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to join their clinical team. You will support dentists, perform routine chairside duties, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment while delivering compassionate care to tribal communities.

This full-time role requires an accredited dental assistant program, current certification, HIPAA training, and proficiency with RPMS/EHR systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent education and training preferred
• Current Dental Assistant certification/registration or other credentials as required by applicable regulations and organizational requirements
• HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment
• Blood borne pathogen training annually
• CPR/First Aid within initial 90 days of hire
• Ability to understand, speak, communicate and read the English language
• Ability to utilize RPMS and EHR proficiently
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, equipment, procedures, and infection control practices
• Requires ability to utilize a multi-line telephone with good telephone etiquette
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Well-developed human relation skills to convey technical concepts to others and to give instructions
• Ability to communicate technical information and to interact with a wide variety of groups and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work processes in a high-volume environment in order to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to accurately document patient information and maintain complete and timely records
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a dental healthcare team
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality dental care in a professional manner
• Work with dentists and staff to ensure efficient patient care
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dental environment

Skills

English proficiency

Phone etiquette

MS Office

Patient care communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant program

Tools

RPMS and EHR

Dental terminology

Infection control equipment

Job description

The Colville Tribal Health Care Authority in Nespelem, WA seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to join their clinical team. You will support dentists, perform routine chairside duties, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment while delivering compassionate care to tribal communities.

This full-time role requires an accredited dental assistant program, current certification, HIPAA training, and proficiency with RPMS/EHR systems.