Dental Assistant in Training — Hands-on Learning & CE

PDS Health; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE units

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Weekend shift pay

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations in Sammamish, WA. The role involves learning basic dental assisting duties under the dentist's supervision and contributing to a positive patient experience.

Ideal candidates may have customer service experience and are willing to learn infection control, radiography, charting, and patient handoffs to front desk for follow-up appointments.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting tasks under supervision
• Support the patient experience by addressing needs and concerns
• Maintain infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleanliness
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral photos as directed after safety requirements
• Prepare for patient care and hand off to front desk for follow-up
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital chart
• Present treatment records and consents to the dentist before treatment

Skills

Customer service

Job description

PDS Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations in Sammamish, WA. The role involves learning basic dental assisting duties under the dentist's supervision and contributing to a positive patient experience.

Ideal candidates may have customer service experience and are willing to learn infection control, radiography, charting, and patient handoffs to front desk for follow-up appointments.