Job Details

The Tulalip Tribes

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

DEPARTMENT:  Health Clinic- Dental

JOB SUMMARY:  Dental Assistants perform a variety of supportive duties, which facilitate the work of the dentist.  Dental Assistants provide chairside assistance during treatment, provide patient service and perform clinic maintenance, recordkeeping and radiographic duties.

COMPENSATION:  $DOE

The Signing Bonus is paid out in two installments:

• 1st installment of the bonus is paid on your FIRST paycheck.
• 2nd installment of the bonus is paid after successful completion of your 90 day probationary period.

Eligibility:

• Signing bonuses are for select positions only and will be indicated on the job posting.
• Current Employee department transfers are not eligible for signing bonus.
• Any former Employee who has resigned or been dismissed within the past 12 months is not eligible for a signing bonus.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Graduate of credentialed assisting program.
   

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of dental assisting experience preferred, new graduates of credentialed assisting programs accepted.
• One (1) year of experience utilizing Dentrix EDR or similar software
• One (1) year of experience utilizing digital x-rays
• Experience working with Native American population

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES

• WA State Dental Assisting Certification from a credentialed dental assisting program.
• Registered Dental Assisting License.
• CPR/First Aide Certificate. 
• Negative TB Skin Test or chest x-ray. 
• HIPAA certification upon hire.
• Must complete required Health Services credentialing process prior to start date
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  This is a regular Full-Time position.

To find out more about the department, please visit their website: https://www.tulaliphealthsystem.com/DentalCare