Dental Assistant
Smile Brands•Tukwila, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
In this Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Active Washington RDA license required
- Active CPR/BLS required
- Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
- 1 yr chairside experience minimum required
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication skills
- Caring and professional demeanor
- Ability to start within a month
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures, including surgeries, fillings, cleanings, and other treatments.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment before, during, and after patient treatment.
- Take digital dental X-rays accurately using dexis software.
- Prepare materials for dental procedures (e.g., fillings, impressions, crowns).
- Provide chairside assistance, ensuring patients are comfortable and informed.
- Record and update patient medical histories and treatment plans in the dental software.
- Manage dental instruments and tools, passing them to the dentist as needed during procedures.
- Educate patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene.
Benefits
- paid time off (“PTO”)
- health
- dental
- vision
- health savings account
- telemedicine
- flexible spending accounts
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- employee discount programs
- pet insurance
- 401k plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
