Relief Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 42,319 - 57,583; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 5% match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Willamette Dental in Richland is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant. You will provide essential support in delivering dental care, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction while adhering to state laws and regulations.

This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to assist in various dental procedures while maintaining a sterile environment. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
• Registered Dental Assistant at hire is necessary in Washington.
• Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of dental care and service.
• Maintain instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to counsel patients

Understanding of evidence-based dentistry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Location: Richland Practice
Position Type: On-Call
Schedule: On-Call
Expected Hiring Range: $30.72 to $41.80 per Hour

Position Summary
With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, provide the dentist, hygienist, denturist or other provider with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

Essential Position Functions

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist; the dental assistant performs all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state’s dental practice act.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to counsel patients in post-operative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
• Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy, including, but not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.

Education and Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements. Desired: Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
• In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Company Benefits

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match; accidental death and dismemberment insurance; life insurance; voluntary disability insurance; commuter benefits; two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles); and employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually.

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Health Information

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of duties, and will handle protected information in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Additional Information

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures to allow qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions.