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Req #: 242381

Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - OTO & OMF

Posting Date: 01/15/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,804 - $6,880 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20230921_a11y.pdf)

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our Otolaryngology and Oral Maxillofacial clinics.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Our Otolaryngology clinic assesses and treats patients with routine and complex disorders, conditions and cancers of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. Our highly-trained surgeons, speech pathologists, nurses and support staff work hard to provide each patient with individualized treatment and information to support the healthiest outcome possible. We also provide diagnosis and treatment for voice and swallowing conditions, sleep surgery, and complete audiology services, including diagnostic hearing evaluations and advanced hearing aid technology.The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Harborview provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. These conditions include impacted teeth, oral pathology, facial trauma, head and neck infections, maxillofacial reconstruction/implants, dentofacial deformities and temporomandibular joint disorders. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Attendings, resident physicians and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; technical procedures or monitoring that may be invasive and require skills validations; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance of special equipment, including sterile equipment and set-ups.

• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean and ready for patients; Order, stock, maintain and use supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner; Clean, sterilize and package instruments according to clinic procedures

• Monitor patient flow and assist in the management of multiple operatories simultaneously; verify the presence of the patient’s medical records, x-rays, and lab test results, as needed, prior to scheduled appointments

• Assist provider by facilitating use of technology, including EMR (electronic medical records) and PACS (electronic imaging)

• Coordinate communication flow in the clinic, including answering and directing telephone inquiries to the appropriate individual; Provide basic telephone screening per clinic protocols and recognize emergent/urgent problems and direct to the nurse or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery attending or resident physician

• Coordinate clerical patient care activities and/or specialized technical duties unique to the assigned clinic by assisting in scheduling patients, triaging patients in clinic, ensuring accurate and expedited patient check-in and discharge, obtaining consents for care and referral information

• Take, and file radiographs, CBBT, cephalograms and panorex films on all new patients and others as directed; assist with Oral Surgery Clinic surgeries/procedures MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current certified Dental Assistant in WA State and be willing to get the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) within 6 months

• Three years of experience as a dental assistant in a general practice setting and one year of experience in specialty practice (such as endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, or hospital dentistry) ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center) Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.