Dental Assistant

Dentologie; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life and disability insurance

Transit/parking stipend

FSA

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Dentologie's Ballard dental practice is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to provide outstanding patient care. The Ballard office offers expert care in a vibrant neighborhood, with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will perform patient care, assist dentists chairside, prep instruments, take radiographs and intra-oral scans, and help deliver a 10-star patient experience.

Qualifications

• Six months dental assistant experience with WA registration.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication.
• Clinical knowledge and patient care skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Function well in a high-paced environment with occasional stress.
• Coronal polishing certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care, office and laboratory duties.
• Assist dentist chairside during examinations and treatments.
• Provide an outstanding patient experience.
• Prepare instruments and materials for upcoming procedures.
• Provide direct patient care across dental services including restorative, ortho, pediatric, endo, periodontics, prosthodontics and OS.
• Pass instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry).
• Ensure patient comfort before/during treatment.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories.
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative care and oral health education.
• Obtain dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
• Maintain treatment records and chart existing restorations/planned treatment.
• Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
• Assist with post-treatment instructions.

Skills

DA experience

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Prioritization

High-paced environment

Coronal polishing (preferred)

Job description

The Dentologie Ballard dental practice is seeking a full-timeRegistered Dental Assistant (RDA)to provide outstanding patient care!Dentologie's Ballard office offers expert care in a vibrant neighborhood, close to local landmarks and the charm of Ballard's unique shops. ARegistered Dental Assistantwith Dentologie will have excellent hourly pay ($25 - $32/hr, based on experience), growth opportunities, benefits package, full-time hours with a balanced schedule, and to be part of an outstanding (fun!) culture!

Schedule:

• Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Tuesday:12:30pm-7:30pm
• Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Thursday: 12:30pm-7:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm

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Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties.
• Assist dentist chairside during examination and treatment of a variety of procedures.
• Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
• Prepares instruments and materials for the dentist for upcoming procedures.
• Provide direct patient care in all dental services, including restorative, ortho, pediatric, endo, periodontics, prosthodontics and OS.
• Passes dental instruments between provider and assistant (4-handed dentistry).
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the chair while preparing them for treatment.
• Sterilize & disinfect instruments, equipment and operatories post treatment.
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education.
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations as well as planned treatment.
• Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
• Assist dentist in providing patients with instructions for care post-treatment procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Required: six months DA experience: active WA state dental assistant registration number.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, customer service & written communication skills.
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
• Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Preferred: coronal polishing certificate.

Dentologie Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental (free coverage for employees), 401k, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid: holidays,PTO, and sick time

Note: Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.