Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Everett is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing quality dental treatment support, assisting in procedures, and ensuring patient care. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a sign-on bonus of $4,000. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and possess strong communication skills. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation Time

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Dental Assistant registration with the State of Washington required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification needed within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in diagnosing dental problems and providing oral health education.
• Perform dental procedures independently as allowed by Washington State Law.
• Maintain and organize operatories, sterilize instruments, and monitor supplies.

Skills

English

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Dental Assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

CDT-5 coding

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Description

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement, and career-advancement needs. Benefits include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer an additional $0.75/hour for those proficient in a second language.

CHC is offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus for Dental Assistants.

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant operates as an effective team member with dental clinic care providers and other support staff to provide quality dental treatment support, four-handed dentistry, oral health education, instrument repair and sterilization, facilities and equipment maintenance, and supply inventory & purchasing, in accordance with agency standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads, speaks, understands, and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Remains calm and effective in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Produces work in high quantity and quality.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Uses multi-line telephones and other office machines.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Dental Assisting program, or a foreign-trained dentist with at least one year of experience as a dental assistant, or a Dental Assistant with at least 500 hours of patient care in the past 12 months with verifiable on-the-job training.

Experience (Preferred)

• Customer service experience working with the public (1 year).
• Experience in a multi-provider dental practice.
• Familiarity with digital imaging.
• Experience with CDT-5 coding.
• Experience with healthcare information systems like EHR and practice management systems.
• Experience working with low-income, multi-ethnic populations.

Credentials

• Dental Assistant registration with the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification, to be obtained within 45 days of employment.

Preferred Credentials

• Dental Assistant certification by DANB.

Job Functions & Performance

• Greet patients, interpreters, and visitors courteously and promptly.
• Assist patients with forms, verify information, provide pre-op and post-op instructions, and handle pre-authorizations.
• Coordinate with reception staff for interpretive services.
• Assist dentists in diagnosing dental problems and providing oral health education.
• Ensure timely delivery of fee slips and manage patient scheduling to maintain clinic flow.
• Perform dental procedures independently as allowed by Washington State Law.
• Take radiographs for diagnostic purposes following prescribed procedures.
• Assist in chairside dental procedures using efficient techniques.
• Maintain and organize operatories, sterilize instruments, and monitor supplies.
• Stay current with dental materials, procedures, and sterilization protocols.
• Follow inventory, supply, and purchasing protocols.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Perform as a Dental Receptionist when needed and support other departments as required.
• Maintain consistent attendance for operational continuity.

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA)/At-will employer.