Dental Assistant - We Will Train You!
NORTH OLYMPIC HEALTHCARE NETWORK•Port Angeles, WA
•$19 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The dental assistant position assists the dental provider by preparing the patient for their dental treatment. The dental assist provides a patient-centered, welcoming environment for the patient and assists the dental provider as needed during the dental visit. The dental assistant provides overall flow management of daily patient visits.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant program
- Registered as a dental assistant with the State of Washington
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Proficiency in EHR systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented
- Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Possess a patient-centered focus
- Be highly organized and efficient
- Ability to be flexible and multi-task
- Uphold the mission, values, and principles of the organization
- Create and maintain a positive culture
- Present a professional appearance, attitude and demeanor
- English, speaking and written.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dental assistant experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepares the patient for dental visit
- Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Provides instrumentation to treatment area; positioning instruments, suctioning, passing instruments, etc.
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Taking patients medical history and vitals when needed
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
- Taking impressions of patients’ teeth when needed
- Assists in maintaining dental supply inventory in the department
- Assists dental providers in managing dental emergencies
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
- Assisting with scheduling, phones and patient check-in when needed
- Other duties as assigned.
- Work efficiently and effectively by implementing LEAN methodologies
- Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed
- Establish and maintain collaborative supporting relationships with all staff and providers
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
- 4% 401k Contribution
- $50 a month HRA contribution to be used towards qualifying medical expenses
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
