Dental Assistant

Confidential Dental Practice; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Confidential Dental Practice is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support dental procedures across general, pediatric, and specialty areas, while maintaining patient comfort and high standards of care.

The role emphasizes infection control, accurate documentation, and proficiency with Dentrix EMR. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering quality care and patient education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and infection control procedures is essential.
• Familiarity with EMR systems like Dentrix is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting both general and pediatric dentistry procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up supplies.
• Assist dentists during restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while following HIPAA and infection control rules.
• Record vital signs and medical history accurately.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and update medical records.

Skills

Dental terminology

Infection control

Medical documentation

Four-handed dentistry

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our reputable dental practice. The ideal candidate will support our clinical team by providing exceptional patient care, assisting with various dental procedures, and ensuring smooth daily operations. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering high-quality dental services, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and medical documentation standards. Experience with Dentrix is highly preferred.

Values

• Be Positive and Enthusiastic
• Be Coachable and Open-Minded
• We commit to Constant and Never-Ending Improvement.
• We realize that there is always room for improvement and growth is what makes life meaningful.
• Share the Load
• We believe that dentistry is a team sport.
• We support our teammates and know that we succeed and fail with our team.
• Do the Right Thing for the Right Reason
• We make decisions that will benefit our patients even when it is not easy to do.
• Deliver Progressive, Quality Care
• Our treatment plans are dictated based on what we feel is best for the patient. We understand that what the insurance company covers is not always the best plan for the patient.
• We provide treatment plans and care with the belief that this offers our patients the highest quality of life for the investment made.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary supplies for procedures.
• Assist dentists during a variety of treatments including restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures.
• Perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort.
• Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols.
• Record vital signs and medical history information accurately.
• Manage patient flow by greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and updating medical records with precision.
• Educate patients on oral health care instructions post-treatment and ensure understanding of procedures performed.
• Maintain aseptic techniques throughout all clinical activities to prevent infection transmission.
• Support administrative duties as needed, including dental reception tasks and managing medical documentation.
• Stay current with advancements in dental technology such as 3D scanners and medical imaging tools to improve patient outcomes.

Experience

• Prior experience working as a Dental Assistant in a general or pediatric dental practice is preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR systems like Dentrix is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and infection control procedures is essential.
• Previous exposure to specialized fields such as prosthodontics or endodontics can enhance your ability to support complex procedures.

Join our team to provide compassionate patient care while advancing your career in a supportive environment committed to excellence in dentistry.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• PTO
• Bonuses

Compensation

• $20-$30/hour