Dental Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic Support + $5k Sign-On

Neighborcare Health Career; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement with match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Neighborcare Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair side support for dentists and dental hygienists in Seattle. The role includes preparing operatory, taking x-rays and scans, and supporting patient care with a focus on hygiene and safety.

The position offers benefits such as PTO, holidays, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with compensation ranging from $27.08 to $34.04 per hour. Washington licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Washington State Dental Assistant license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, cleaning and disinfection, setting up instruments and materials.
• Interview patient to determine reason for visit and collect vital signs.
• Place sealants, fluoride, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instructions.
• Take digital x-rays and intraoral photos, digital scans, and impressions.
• Fabricate provisional crowns and pass instruments with aseptic technique.
• Support daily schedules, team huddles, and patient communication in EHR/EDR.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

HIPAA compliance

Asepsis & sterilization

Dental terminology & procedures

Teamwork & collaboration

Patient interaction skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington State Dental Assistant license

BLS Certification

280 hours chairside experience

Tools

None

Job description

Neighborcare Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chair side support for dentists and dental hygienists in Seattle. The role includes preparing operatory, taking x-rays and scans, and supporting patient care with a focus on hygiene and safety.

The position offers benefits such as PTO, holidays, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with compensation ranging from $27.08 to $34.04 per hour. Washington licensure and BLS are required.