Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support the Naval Health Clinic in Oak Harbor, Washington. This role offers the opportunity to work full-time in a dynamic environment, providing essential dental care to our nation's heroes. As a Dental Assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks, including assisting with complex dental procedures, managing patient records, and operating dental equipment. Join a team that values excellence and compassion in delivering healthcare, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off. Elevate your career while making a meaningful impact in a military healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in dental assisting within the last 36 months.
• Certified in Radiography and BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assists in various dental procedures and maintains patient records.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment and prepares surgical trays.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Radiography Certification

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Intra-oral Procedures

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree in Dental Assisting

Certification from Military Dental Technician School

Certification from Red Cross Dental Assistant Course

Tools

Dentrix

MHS Genesis

Dental X-ray Equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

ID

2025-23796

Category

Dental - Dental Assistant

Facility

DOD / MTF - Washington - Oak Harbor Naval Hospital

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potentinal Opportunity for a Dental Assistant to support Naval Health Clinic in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizen
• Degree/Education: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). OR Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school. Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course.
• Experience: 1 year with in the preceeding 36 months
• Certified in Radiography
• BLS through American Heart Association

Duties:

• Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
• Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
• Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.

What we offer:

• Full time employee status Monday - Friday
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k
• PTO
• 11 paid Federal Holidays

Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources, where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!

For More Information Contact:

Laura Hatcher

314-744-4156

[e-mail]

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-WA-Oak Harbor

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Laura Hatcher

Direct phone number

3147444156

Recruiter : Email

[e-mail]