Priority Application Date: February 15, 2023 by 5:00 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications with required attachments received by the 'Priority Application Date' will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

We are currently hiring a Dental Assistant or a Dental Sterilization Tech. We will hire one most qualified person from these recruitments.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 16,000 individuals and families. A 7-site, co-applicant Federally Qualified Health Center with Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services - medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.

DEFINITION:
Performs dental assisting and sterilization duties to gain experience required to obtain Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification and training as a Dental Assistant. Assists providers in a dental clinic for Partnership Health Center or satellite dental clinic locations.

Employees hired as Sterilization Technician are required to obtain a current Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification within their probationary period, or within six months of hire. Employees will become eligible for advancement to Dental Assistant only after receiving the RHS certification.

REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Seats patient, reviews medical history, and prepares patient for dental work.

Arranges appropriate dental instruments and materials for patient treatment.

Assists the dentist and dental hygienist by providing suction/evacuation function as needed.

Sterilizes, cleans and maintains dental instruments and equipment.

Assists clerical support to schedule patient appointments.

Assists with maintaining dental supply inventories.

Assists with maintaining patient charts, progress notes and records.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or directed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Dental Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Has numerous contacts with dental patients, health care providers and other county employees.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of dental practices, procedures and techniques. Working knowledge of dental terminology and charting practices. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of dental health promotion and prevention. Working knowledge of department's policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of Federal and OSHA regulations for dental clinics. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of HIPAA compliance. Working knowledge of the PHC Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

SKILLS: Skill in the use of dental tools and sterilization equipment.

ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, orally and in writing with patients and coworkers. Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain a current BLS certification. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinic environment and to handle multiple demands and responsibilities. Ability to motivate patients to maintain proper dental care. Ability to prepare and maintain charts, record logs, and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EDUCATION: Requires high school graduation or GED.

EXPERIENCE: None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to passing a criminal background investigation that will require fingerprinting. Requires a current Healthcare Professional BLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. New employees will be asked to volunteer vaccination status for required vaccines upon hire and will be offered assistance during hiring to receive necessary immunizations. Employees who have not received the vaccines required for their positions or who are unwilling to voluntarily provide vaccination status for required vaccines will receive a reasonable accommodation where such accommodation does not require an undue hardship or endanger the health or safely of any person.

Those accepted as a Sterilization Technician have 6 months to pass the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification. During the 6 month training period, trainees will learn skills needed to pass the RHS certification, which will grant them a promotion into a traditional Dental Assistant role at PHC.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The work requires lifting of supply boxes in the medium range (up to 30 pounds). The employee may risk exposure to biohazards (ex. blood and disinfectant chemicals), and communicable diseases. Work is performed walking or standing much of the time.

TO APPLY:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
• Please include with your completed application the following attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, and valid MT Driver’s License.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/missoulacounty/phc

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Free flu shots
• Free health screenings
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

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