Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
• Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of a variety of procedures.
• Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
• Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures.
• Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, ortho, pediatric, endo, periodontics, prosthodontics and OS.
• Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry).
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the chair while preparing them for treatment.
• Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment.
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist dentist in providing patients with instructions for care post-treatment procedures.

Requirements

• Required: six months DA experience: active WA state dental assistant registration number.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Preferred: coronal polishing certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Washington State Dental Assistant Registration.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), 401k, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
• Paid: holidays, PTO, and sick time

Pay

• $25 - $32/hr, based on experience

Schedule

• Monday: 12:30pm - 7:30pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Wednesday: 12:30pm-7:30pm
• Thursday: 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm