DENTAL ASSISTANT
NEW Health•Colville, WA
•$21 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assisting providers in providing dental care to patients.
Requirements
- A valid Registered Dental Assistant license in the state of Washington and proof of training is required at the time of hire.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Computer skills required.
- Knowledge in surgical and restorative dental assisting required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in dental assisting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greets and escorts patient to assigned dental chair.
- Maintain accurate patient records and update charts, complete required paperwork
- Assist the dentist during procedures (e.g., fillings, crowns, extractions).
- Apply sealants and completing child prophies.
- Takes and processes x-rays as needed.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
- Ensures dental exam areas are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
- Cleans, prepares and sterilizes instruments.
- Monitoring of supplies for reordering.
- Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Travel may be required.
Benefits
- Up to three weeks of paid time off your first year plus nine paid holidays
- Free Life Flight membership for your family
- No-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- 401(k) plan with matching contribution
- Continuing education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
