Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental • Bellingham, WA

11h • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

With an emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the Dental Assistant supports dentists, hygienists, denturists, and other providers in delivering dental care and service. The role performs dental procedures permitted under applicable state laws and regulations and carries out four-handed dentistry and other dental assisting duties within the scope of the state dental practice act, under dentist supervision. The position is based at the Bellingham Practice and is full-time, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts. Travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range may be needed based on business needs. The role may involve exposure to protected health information, which must be handled in accordance with HIPAA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Credentials required to function as a Dental Assistant under applicable state requirements; in Washington, must be a Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
• Appropriate credentials under state regulations.
• Sealant certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform dental assisting duties and procedures within the scope permitted by applicable state laws and regulations.
• Ability to comply with PPE requirements, including use of N95 respirators and other required protective equipment.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program.
• Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures while helping patients remain relaxed and comfortable.
• Provide four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope of the applicable state dental practice act and under dentist supervision.
• Communicate with and counsel patients about post-operative care and general oral health, using an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask patients about their medical history and take their blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance with company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear required protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, and comply with the company PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required.
• Travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business needs.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance at scheduled work times.
• Handle protected health information consistently with HIPAA requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Two complimentary pairs of Figs scrubs for clinical roles.
• Employee assistance program.
• Eligible employees accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Incentive pay in accordance with the company plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED