Traveling Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental • Spokane, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, this role provides assistance to the dentist, hygienist, denturist, or other provider in the delivery of dental care and service to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. The Traveling Dental Assistant performs all dental procedures permitted consistent with applicable state laws and regulations. Key functions include preparing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures, ensuring patients are relaxed and comfortable. The assistant works under the supervision of a dentist, performing all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by the state’s dental practice act. Excellent communication skills are essential for counseling patients on post-operative care and general oral health, demonstrating an understanding of evidence-based dentistry. Responsibilities also include taking and developing dental radiographs, recording patient medical history, taking blood pressure and pulse, taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts, and cleaning and sterilizing all instruments in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations. The role requires maintaining a clean and organized sterilization area, wearing appropriate protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, with strict adherence to the Company’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. Flexibility to travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range is necessary, and reliable and predictable attendance is essential for efficient service delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
• In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
• Sealant certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures.
• Ensure patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Perform all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state’s dental practice act.
• Counsel patients in post-operative care and general oral health.
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
• Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
• Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• 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 Fig scrubs (clinical roles)
• employee assistance program
• 120 PTO hours per employment year
• seven paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

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