Dental Assistant - Georgetown (1.0 FTE)

Neighborcare Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement with match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Neighborcare Health in Seattle, WA is seeking a chairside dental assistant to support the dentist with operatory setup, patient prep, and proactive treatment assistance across restorative, endodontic, pediatric, and prosthodontics services.

You will interview patients, record vital signs, take X-rays and impressions, and maintain sterile practices while adhering to HIPAA privacy rules. Must hold WA Dental Assistant license and have 280 hours chairside experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• WA State DOH Dental Assistant license required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience.
• Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program preferred.
• 1 year dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and anesthetic for procedures.
• Interview patient to determine reason for visit and collect vital signs.
• Take digital x-rays and intraoral photos; take and pour impressions.
• Fabricate provisional crowns and place sealants; perform fluoride treatments and coronal polish.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and safety standards; pass instruments and assist under dentist supervision.
• Prepare clinic for next day; communicate daily schedules; participate in team huddles.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Asepsis & sterilization

Dental terminology

Teamwork

Patient communication

EMR/electronic records

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

WA Dental Assistant license

BLS Certification

280 hours chairside experience

DA program completion (preferred)

1 year dental assisting experience (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Georgetown
6200 13th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108, USA

Health, Wellness & Retirement Benefits

• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Retirement with contribution match
• Employee assistance program, & more!

Compensation

• The target wage range for the position is $27.08 per hour to $34.04 per hour
• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons.

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 planning, pediatrics, and removable prosthodontics
• Interview patient to determine reason for visit and collects patient's vital signs, e.g., blood pressure
• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction
• Take digital x-rays
• Take intraoral photos and digital scans
• Take and pour impressions
• Fabricate provisional crowns
• Mix materials, place rubber dams, matrices, and wedges
• Properly pass instruments while maintaining proper aseptic techniques and appropriate safety standards
• Anticipate and appropriately respond to patient's needs under dentist's supervision
• Perform duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating dental provider's needs.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, as assigned by supervisor and/or Lead.
• Review patient charts prior to patient treatment.
• Prepare the clinic for next day's work schedule and patient appointments.
• Communicate with dental provider(s) about daily schedules to optimize patient experience.
• Participate in team huddles, providing patient by patient insights, and help anticipate patient needs and/or care gaps.
• Schedule appointments for patients in the EHR, as needed.
• Call patients regarding care needs and document accurately and appropriately in EDR, as directed.
• Participate in back-office dental meetings, huddles, and staff meetings.
• Maintain ethical standards and timely reporting of safety events.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex health care environment
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and to handle confidential and sensitive patient and staff information
• Knowledge and adherence of asepsis, universal precautions, and sterilization processes
• Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology, instruments, and dental procedures
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures and sexual orientations
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct discussions of a sensitive nature with staff and patients
• Ability to build relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships that foster a positive working environment with an emphasis on teamwork

Preferred Skills

• Proficient with computers and the use of email and electronic medical and dental records

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A current Washington State Dept. of Health Dental Assistant license
• BLS Certification
• Minimum of 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience

Preferred Requirements

• Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program
• 1 year of dental assisting experience

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