Salary : $54,267.20 - $68,806.40 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2024AO21577
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 04/09/2024
Closing Date: 4/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B2 : OPEIU L8-Dental
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our vibrant & diverse team at our Columbia Public Health Dental Clinic.
King County Dental Clinics provide emergency and comprehensive dental services to an ethnically and racially diverse population of low-income children and adults, including pregnant women and homeless adults and teens.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last up to one (1) year However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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Work Schedule
The work schedule for the clinic will be M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
Work Location
Columbia Public Health Clinic
4400 37th Ave. So
Seattle, WA 98118
Job Duties
•Take and review patient medical and dental history and present relevant info to the Dentist.
•Assist dentist with emergency procedures.
•Perform other duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act 18.32.
•Educate patients in oral hygiene and anticipatory guidance health behaviors.
•Maintain patient flow.
•Accurately document medical record information under the direction of the dentist.
•Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order and insure compliance with OSHA/WISHA requirements.
•Clean and sterilize dental instruments in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
•Perform routine dental equipment maintenance (clinical and portable) and process repairs.
•Maintain dental supply inventory and ordering.
•Make patient reminder calls and follow up on missed appointments as needed.
•Schedule appointments, greet and reassure clients.
•Complete client registrations, billing, and conduct follow-up with patients as needed.
•Other duties as assigned
•Act as a chairside assistant for restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, hygiene and other procedures as needed.
•Take diagnostic quality intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
•Provide child prophys. Apply dental sealants in clinical and community settings. Apply topical preventative agents.
•Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
•Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
•Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
•Current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington and CPR/BLS Certification
•Completion of a recognized Dental Assistant course program or equivalent experience.
•Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in dental assisting.
•Working knowledge of terminology, materials, equipment, and instruments used in dentistry.
•Working knowledge of dental radiograph techniques and principles.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own and patient schedules.
•Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
•Demonstrated ability to maintain patient records in accordance with practice guidelines and applicable regulations.
•Demonstrated ability to manage behavioral issues in a dental clinic setting.
•Demonstrated ability to address conflict in a direct and professional manner.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds as well as the ability to work with clients for whom English is a second language.
•Experience working with both in-person and telephonic or video interpreters in a clinical setting.
Desired:
•Experience in a public/community health center or clinic setting desired.
•Experience with using EPIC software systems.
•Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Supplemental Information
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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the public.
For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employees in King County who have completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed after the job posting closes. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application.
1. Supplemental questionnaire responses 2. Resume
3. Valid WA state Dental Assistant license 4. Current CPR/BLS certification
You may attach multiple documents if you wish:
Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
If you are the successful candidate for the position(s), as a condition of your employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the medical clinic(s) outlined in this job posting prior to your start date. To ensure this condition is met, prior to your start date, the county will send you a conditional offer letter requesting you to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation."
Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to For tips on interviewing, please visit
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership Local 8

Contact For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at .
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01

Please indicate if you have completed a course of study from a recognized dental assistant program.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess current registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your experience as a dental assistant.

• None
• Some (6 Months to a year)
• Considerable (1 to 3 years)
• Extensive (More than 3 years)

04

Please indicate the types of dental assistant duties you have performed. (Check all that apply)

• Act as chairside assistant for general dentistry procedures, including restorative procedures.
• Take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Apply dental sealants
• Maintain operatories and dental spaces in good working order.
• Assist with restorative procedures on young children with challenging behavior.

05

Please indicate your experience working in a public/community health center or clinic.

• None
• Some (6 months to a year)
• Considerable (1 to 3 years)
• Extensive (more than 3 years)

06

Please indicate language(s) spoken and/or understood other than English. If none, write "none".
07

Please indicate your level of fluency in the language noted above.

• Not applicable
• Formal education at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Native speaker
• Can provide health care services in another language without an interpreter (will be asked to describe if selected for interview).

08

Are you an existing King County Career Service Employee?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the Department you work for, and your Employee ID number. If you answered NO, please type N/A.
10

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

11

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question