Chairside Dental Assistant

HealthPoint Careers•Bothell, WA

About The Position

The Chairside Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant II) is responsible for preparing patients, providing chairside support to dental providers and hygienists, sterilizing equipment, and supporting clinic flow. The role includes helping deliver care in a community-based, nonprofit health center serving patients regardless of their circumstances. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., with a day off to be determined (either Monday or Wednesday). Saturday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., based on clinic needs. The position offers a salary range of $22.50 to $30.84 per hour, with a hiring range of $23.62 to $30.84 per hour. Compensation depends on skills and experience. A signing bonus of up to $3,000 may be available depending on experience. New hires must provide documentation of required vaccinations and/or immunity before their start date. Required documentation includes COVID-19, MMR, varicella, annual influenza, and TB QuantiFERON Gold. Employees working in a clinic must also provide Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years; clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens require Hepatitis B vaccination. HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost if documentation is unavailable.

Requirements

Certificate from an accredited Dental Assistant program or comparable experience of three months of Dental Assistant training.
Maintain current registration or licensure with the State of Washington.
Basic operating knowledge of computers.
Beginning-level knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to work Saturdays.
Provide documentation of required vaccinations and/or immunity before the start date, including the additional requirements applicable to clinic employees and clinical positions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with EPIC HealthPoint.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for exams by identifying their chief complaint and taking vital signs.
Access and update patient information in Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) systems as required.
Provide chairside assistance to dental providers during exams and procedures, including prophylaxis, root canals, restorative procedures, crowns, and bridges.
Perform digital imaging, prophylaxis, and sealants.
Provide telephone medication refills and record refills in the patient record.
Instruct patients on medication use as directed by the provider.
Provide home-care instructions and general health information as directed by a provider.
Sterilize used equipment, instruments, and operatories according to OSHA and WISHA guidelines.
Prepare and stock operatories at the start of and throughout each day.
Coordinate between receptionists and providers to support timely, orderly patient flow.
Maintain confidentiality of patients’ medical and dental records, financial information, and personal information.

Benefits

Employer-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage, based on plan selection, including medical, dental, and vision.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Extended Illness Time Away.
Eight paid holidays and three floating holidays.
Compassion Time Away.
Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee wellness program.
Voluntary supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance benefits.
Professional development, ongoing learning, and career growth opportunities.
Signing bonus of up to $3,000 depending on experience.