Dental Assistant II

Jamestown Family Dental Clinic and; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental clinic in Sequim, WA is looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant II. This part-time position involves patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have experience, relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal skills to support the team's commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing continuing education is desired.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential chairside assistance and perform procedures such as coronal polishing.
• Maintain cleanliness of operatory and sterilization areas with weekly deep cleaning.
• Accurately record treatments and maintain patient electronic records using Eaglesoft.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient care

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington State Registered Dental Assistant accreditation

BLS Certification

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jamestown Family Dental Clinic - Sequim, WA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $23.21 - $30.17 Hourly

Description

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact? Jamestown Family Dental Clinic (JFDC) is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant II to join our close-knit team. This is a part-time position, working 24 hours a week, Monday through Wednesday.Our mission is to enhance the oral health status of our patients, and we're looking for someone who shares that commitment.

At JFDC, you'll work in a strong team environment, upholding the highest health standards of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. This isn't just about assisting; it's about being an integral part of providing exceptional patient care and ensuring our clinic runs smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Do:

As a Dental Assistant II, you'll be a vital part of our patient's journey to better oral health. Your responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care & Support:

  • Set up operatory, greet, seat, and prepare patients for their appointments, ensuring all demographic and medical history information is accurate.

  • Provide essential chairside assistance during examinations and procedures, expertly passing instruments and materials, and managing suction/retraction.

  • Perform procedures like coronal polishing, taking study model impressions, fabricating and cementing temporary crowns, and placing/removing rubber dams.

  • Provide oral hygiene instructions, routine prophylaxis, and topical fluoride treatments as assigned.

  • Triage emergency patients, reporting findings to the dentist and scheduling as needed.

• Clinic Operations & Maintenance:

  • Maintain pristine dental operatories, including lab and sterilization areas, ensuring they are always clean, orderly, and sterile with weekly deep cleaning.

  • Clean, package, sterilize, and properly store all dental equipment and instruments following current infection control guidelines.

  • Assist with tracking inventory and purchasing supplies and equipment.

  • Support reception staff as needed to ensure smooth patient flow.

• Administrative & Technical:

  • Accurately record and scan all treatment rendered and planned findings into the patient’s electronic dental records using Eaglesoft.

  • Complete dental laboratory work orders, preparing cases for outside labs, checking them in, and scheduling patient delivery appointments.

  • Skillfully expose and manipulate digital intraoral and panoramic radiographs.

  • Perform lab work such as pouring and trimming models.

  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.

  • Adhere to all JST and JFDC policies and procedures, including safety, PPE, and HIPAA standards.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Washington State Registered Dental Assistant accreditation.

• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant.

• Willingness to pursue ongoing continuing education.

• BLS Certification.

• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn dental office scheduling, electronic charting software (Eaglesoft), and other relevant programs.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and clear, effective communication (verbal and written).

• Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned.

• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.

Qualifications