Dental Assistant (Emergency Hire)

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Tacoma is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair side assistance and patient care in a supportive environment. The role involves working closely with dental practitioners, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates will have a Dental Assistant Program certification and experience in a dental setting.

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience in a general dental setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dental practitioners.
• Assist in completing patient dental records and processing digital radiographs.
• Communicate home care instructions effectively to patients.

Skills

BLS certification

Knowledge of dental practices

Patient care

Education

Dental Assistant Program

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Description

Dental Assistant I/II

"It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner."

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Provide chair side assistance to dental practitioners using four-handed practices. Provide direct patient care and administrative support to the dental department as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Provide accurate and efficient chair side assistance to dental providers and hygienists using established four-handed practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental restorative, endodontic, and oral surgery practices and procedures, including application techniques for crowns and bridges.
• Perform child and adult prophys, preventative procedures, OHI, fluorides, sealant application, and rubber dam placement.
• Identify, use, and arrange all dental instruments, preparing procedure tray setups in a timely manner.
• Assist in completing patient dental records by processing digital radiographs/x-rays and following protocols for patient exposure.
• Wear PPE including sterile garments, glasses, masks, and gloves at all times, following safety guidelines.
• Clean all instruments of debris/material/cement prior to sterilization, practicing infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment per manufacturer guidelines and report failures within 24 hours.
• Assist patients with care and understanding throughout the dental process.
• Provide age-appropriate behavior management for patients aged 0-18 years.
• Communicate home care instructions effectively to patients and parents of minors.
• Assist in training newly hired Dental Assistants as needed.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification and experience with electronic health record systems.
• Graduate from a Dental Assistant Program with at least six months of experience in a general dental setting.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care