Dental Assistant - 45th Street Clinic (.5 FTE)

Neighborcare Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for its 45th Street Clinic. This role involves providing essential chair-side assistance during dental procedures while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for patients. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited dental assistant program and possess a BLS certification. Join a team committed to improving health care access for culturally diverse communities, where your contributions will make a significant impact. Enjoy a robust benefits package and a supportive work environment that values collaboration and respect.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Certification and graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Preferred: 1 year of dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with expanded-duty dentistry and maintain a positive environment.
• Prepare operatory, perform fluoride treatments, and take digital x-rays.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Care

Digital X-Rays

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice Management System

Job description

Dental Assistant - 45th Street Clinic (.5 FTE)

The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist in expanded-duty dentistry while maintaining a positive, courteous climate for patients and employees. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments, and Goals.

This position will work at Neighborcare Health at 45th Street Clinic. This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program. Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package including health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement pet insurance, and more!

In this position you will:

• Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and appropriate anesthetic for scheduled procedures; including but not limited to, restorative work, surgical extractions, basic endodontics, scaling and root planing, pediatrics, and removable prosthodontics.
• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction, take digital x-rays, take and pour impressions.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as assigned, schedule appointments for patients in the Practice Management system as needed.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• 1 year of dental assisting experience.

Our Mission
The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About our Service Commitments
Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members, and patients. We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other. You may learn more about our service commitments here: Service Commitments.

• Serving each other
• A warm welcome
• Caring
• Respect
• Working together
• Trusting Relationship

About us
For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education, and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.

Compensation
The wage range for this position is: minimum $22.95 up to $31.84 maximum. Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.

Union: Yes

Full job description will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities