Dental Assistant

Elevate Dental Partners; Bonney Lake (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Company paid Basic Life

AD&D

Critical Illness

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Accident Insurance

401K – up to 4% match

Paid Holidays

Competitive PTO

Sick Time

Job summary

Bonney Lake Family Dental Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the team in Bonney Lake, WA. You will prepare operatories, assist during procedures with four-handed dentistry, take X-rays, and help with patient education and charting.

The role requires CPR/BLS, Washington DANB certification, and radiology certification. Proficiency with Open Dental or Dentrix is preferred. Monday–Friday with alternating Saturdays and PTO benefits are included.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program is preferred.
• DANB Certification required for Washington State.
• Radiology Certification required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures and instruments.
• Proficiency with dental management software (Open Dental/Dentrix).

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for treatment.
• Sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry.
• Take X-rays and intraoral photos.
• Document treatment plans based on doctor’s diagnosis.
• Educate patients and provide postoperative instructions.
• Record dental charting and coding.
• Perform lab duties like pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns.
• Handle administrative tasks: phone calls, labs, patient follow-ups.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment.
• Document and maintain patient health information.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Dental terminology

Patient management software experience

Education

CPR/BLS certification

Accredited dental assisting program

DANB Certification (WA)

Radiology Certification

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team at Bonney Lake Family Dental Care! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (Alternating Saturdays Required, Wednesdays off on weeks where Saturdays are worked)

Compensation:

$22-27/hour

Job responsibilities/duties:

• Preparing operatories for treatment
• Sterilizing instruments
• Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry technique
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos
• Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis
• Providing patient education and post-operative instruction
• Dental charting and coding
• Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
• Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment
• Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information

Qualifications:

• CPR/BLS certification required
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) Certification required for Washington State
• Radiology Certification required
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
• Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix

Benefits:

• Medical with company paid contribution, Dental, Vision
• Company paid Basic Life
• Ancillary benefits
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Accident
• Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
• Competitive PTO
• Paid Holidays

Part-Time Benefits:

• Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
• Sick Time