Dental Assistant - Mill Plain

Location: Vancouver, Washington. Position Type: Full Time.

About the role

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, provide the dentist, hygienist, denturist or other provider with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist, performing all aspects of four‑handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by the state’s dental practice act.
• Possess excellent communication skills, counsel patients on post‑operative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence‑based dentistry.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used, following Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear; adhere strictly to Willamette Dental’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators as required.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
• Desired: Graduation from an ADA‑accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.