Dental Assistant-Perio

Smile Brands Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Travel Periodontal Assistant to join its team in Tukwila, Washington. This role involves assisting the dental team during procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and must have a Washington RDA certification and current BLS certification.

Benefits include paid time off, health and dental insurance, and a 401k plan. Compensation ranges from $28 to $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Washington RDA required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist during dental procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and disinfectant protocols.
• Take periapical x-rays and CT scans.
• Monitor prosthetic cases.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional demeanor

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of dental terminology

Infection control protocols

Education

Washington RDA certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Here at Bright Now! Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

This Travel Periodontal Assistant opportunity supports the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This job requires traveling between our offices supporting our Periodontal team.

Schedule

M-Th 8-5pm

Responsibilities

• Accurately record medical/medication history.
• Seats and prepares the patients treatment including biopsies, grafting and pathology procedures & knowledgeable with implant case setup including components.
• Maintain cleanliness and disinfectant protocols in operatory before and after treatment.
• Be knowledgeable on emergency protocols (BLS/AED).
• Send out Preop, Postop and MD clearance letters.
• Accurately maintain Biopsy reports and logs.
• Accurately review post-operative instructions.
• Ability to accurately take periapical x-rays, CT scans and intraoral pictures.
• Monitors prosthetic cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment.

Qualifications

• Washington RDA required
• Current BLS certification required
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards

Compensation

$28-$30/hr

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

EEO Statement

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]