Dental Assistant I

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the delivery of pediatric dental care and to interact with staff, patients and families with compassion. Required credentials include WA RDA and BLS, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Graduates of a Dental Assistant Program or current students nearing graduation are welcome. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a dental assistant program or current student with upcoming graduation date.
• Equivalent of 1 year of experience.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the State of Washington.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of pediatric dental care.
• Interact with staff, patients and families of all ages in a respectful and compassionate manner.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from a Dental Assistant Program

Current student with upcoming graduation (Dental Assistant Program)

1 year of experience

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with WA

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Assist in the delivery of pediatric dental care. Apply the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience. Graduate from a Dental Assistant Program (or current student with an upcoming graduation date pending) or the equivalent of 1 years experience.

Required Credentials

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with the State of Washington. BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Preferred

• One year of prior dental assisting experience.
• Dental assisting experience with children.
• Dental assisting experience with patients with special health care needs.

Compensation Range

$24.77 - $37.16 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation’s best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affimative Action Employer.