Community Dental Assistant — Impactful Care & Benefits

CHAS Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual milestone bonus

Robust health coverage

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and student loan

Childcare assistance up to $7,500

CME and license fee reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers and Mobile Dental events. You will greet patients, assist with procedures, take X-rays, and maintain clean, stocked exam areas while adhering to Washington State DOH scope of practice.

Qualifications include accredited dental assisting program or CHAS Health training; DANB preferred; WA registration required; 3 years' experience may substitute for formal education. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited dental assisting program or CHAS Health dental assistant training or apprentice program strongly preferred.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification preferred.
• Candidates with a minimum of three years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of an accredited program.
• Washington clinics: Valid Dental Assistant Registration licensure in state of Washington required at time of hire.
• Idaho clinics: Valid Dental Assistant Registration licensure in state of Washington required within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to assigned dental chair.
• Reviews and updates patient charts.
• Assists dental provider with required procedures, exams, and patient education per scope of practice according to Washington State Department of Health.
• Takes x-rays, as needed.
• Ensures dental exam areas are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Answers phones and schedules patients, as needed.
• 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.
• Obtains vitals including blood pressure and blood glucose measurements on indicated patients per CHAS Health protocol.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.
• Mobile Dental: Supports Mobile Dental events by providing resource navigation, front office support, unit prep, transport, and closing as assigned.

Skills

BLS (CPR/AED)

Driver's license

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

DANB certification preferred

Job description

CHAS Health in Spokane, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers and Mobile Dental events. You will greet patients, assist with procedures, take X-rays, and maintain clean, stocked exam areas while adhering to Washington State DOH scope of practice.

Qualifications include accredited dental assisting program or CHAS Health training; DANB preferred; WA registration required; 3 years' experience may substitute for formal education. Competitive pay and benefits offered.