Dental Assistant II

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant II to support clinic operations. This role involves coordinating volunteer efforts, ensuring patient comfort, and enhancing clinic efficiency. Candidates should have a strong commitment to supporting individuals in need and uphold the organization's Christian values.

Benefits

Medical and Vision Coverage

100% Company Paid Dental Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits with Company Match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification or Certified Dental Assistant Certification (CDA).
• Valid Bloodborne pathogens training and CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic operations and volunteer efforts.
• Prepare and assist patients for dental treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and dental professionals.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program

Tools

Eaglesoft

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As a Dental Assistant II, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic by coordinating the efforts of volunteers, communicating effectively with dental professionals, and facilitating volunteer training. Additionally, this position is vital in providing care to patients who are in pain or feeling uncomfortable in a dental clinic and will require a compassion and organization with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to the Mission's Christian values.

Scheduled: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Location: Downtown Seattle

Target starting Pay: $27.42

How You Will Serve

• Ensure a safe and clean working environment by following established procedures and regulations with procedures and regulations.
• Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming them, providing comfort, and ensuring they are comfortably seated.
• Delivers valuable information to patients and volunteers by actively addressing their questions and requests.
• Pay close attention to detail by anticipating the Dentist’s needs
• Assists chairside as needed and produces high-quality digital radiographs.
• Educate patients by providing clear postoperative instructions, outlining medication requirements, and detailing follow-up care.
• Ensure attentiveness to patients’ behavior
• Familiarity with Eaglesoft or similar dental software is required. Maintain and update patient and clinic records in Eaglesoft software, including data entry for SOAP notes.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

How You Qualify

• Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith (see below).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• 3- 5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.
• Washington State Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification, or Certified Dental Assistant Certification (CDA).
• Obtain valid Bloodborne pathogens training and CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Proficient computer skills with prior experience working with software like Eaglesoft dental software.
  
  

How We Support Each Other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.
  
  

Benefits

All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

• Medical / Vision with generous dependent coverage
• Dental - 100% company paid
• Long-Term Disability 100% company paid
• Basic Life Plan 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products (Aflac and Guardian)
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
  
  

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Occasionally you will stand, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally lifts up to 20 pounds and walks, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

• We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
• We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2
• We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
• His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)
• His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)
• His miracles (Matt. 4:23)
• His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)
• His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)
• His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)
• His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
• We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)
• We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)
  

Mission Statement

To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement

To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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