Dental Assistant

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A dental care provider in Lakewood, WA is seeking a skilled dental assistant to enhance patient experience and administrative efficiency in the office. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, preparing them for treatments, assisting the dentist, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have proven experience, knowledge of dental tools, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a pay range of $15.00 - $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant is essential.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods required.
• Ability to perform non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

Education

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school preferred

Certification or training (e.g. EFDA)

Job description

Overview

Job Description We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Qualifications

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour