Dental Assistant I
About The Position
Are you a dedicated dental professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment? The Jamestown Family Dental Clinic (JFDC) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant I to join our team. At Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, we don’t just treat patients; we enhance the oral health and overall well-being of our community. This is a part-time opportunity based in beautiful Blyn, WA, offering a consistent and reliable schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-standard clinical setting and are looking for a role that balances professional excellence with a focused three-day work week, we want to meet you!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to learn dental scheduling and electronic charting software (Eaglesoft).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication.
- Willingness to receive ongoing continuing education.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Dental assistant accreditation.
- Previous dental experience with a thorough understanding of professional dental clinic operations.
- American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist dental providers by setting up proper instruments, greeting/seating patients, and ensuring medical histories and demographics are accurate and up to date.
- Provide assistance during exams and procedures, including passing instruments/materials and operating suction/retraction equipment.
- Apply coronal polish, take study model impressions, fabricate/cement temporary crowns, and place/remove rubber dams as needed.
- Maintain operatories, labs, and sterilization areas in clean, orderly, and sterile conditions.
- Perform deep cleaning weekly and strictly observe infection control practices.
- Triage emergency patients, provide oral hygiene instructions, and perform routine prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatments on adults and children as assigned.
- Assist with inventory tracking, supply purchasing, and reception duties as needed.
- Adhere to all JST and JFDC policies, including safety standards, PPE requirements, and HIPAA confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
