Dental Assistant

Jahyun Koo DDS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation hours

Bonus

Job summary

Jahyun Koo DDS in Seattle, WA is seeking a full-time dental assistant to support the dentist during procedures and ensure patient comfort. The role includes room prep, radiographs, instrument handling, and sterilization, with responsibilities spanning patient education and records management.

Qualified candidates will have 6 months to 1 year of experience, a WA dental assistant license, X-ray certification, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Dental Assistant License (Washington State).
• X-ray Certification.
• Up-to-date DA license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stock, and organize rooms for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients before starting.
• Make patients comfortable and provide instructions.
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Assist dentist during procedures (suction, instrument handing).
• Instruct patients on dental hygiene and care.
• Sterilize dental instruments according to regulations.
• Assist with dental lab work (pour models, shipping prep).
• Manage patient records (vital signs, med history).
• Assist with scheduling next appointment with front desk.
• Follow doctors' orders to front desk (referrals, clearances).

Skills

Health & safety

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Dental instruments

Education

Dental assistant program (preferred)

Tools

Dental instruments

Sterilization methods

Job description

Position is for a Full-time

Required License/Certification

• (Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience).
• Dental Assistant License (Washington State).
• X-ray Certification.
• Must have up to date DA license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, stocking, and organizing rooms for procedures.
• Confirm and answer questions on procedures about to perform at the day of visit.
• Making patients comfortable and providing instructions.
• Take dental radiographs (dental x-rays).
• Assist the dentist during procedures such as suctioning, handing instruments, and getting supplies.
• Instructing patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental fixtures.
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment according to regulations. Place it in Cabinets.
• Assist with dental lab work (Pour models, prepare for shipping, and etc.).
• Manages patient records (Blood pressure, PreMed, and etc.).
• Assist patients in scheduling their next appointment with front staffs.
• Give doctors’ orders to front desk (Referral, medical clearance, and etc.

Skills

• Understanding of health & safety regulation.
• Ready to learn and adapt to procedure flow.
• Ability to perform all duties of a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail, organized, and reliable.
• Attended dental assistant program (preferred).

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• 401K Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation hours.
• Bonus.

Working days

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Saturday (1st and 3rd of month).