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Light Dental Studios is Hiring a Dental Assistant Near Covington, WA

An Incredible opportunity for a dental assistant to thrive in their career! We believe in creating relationships above all else. We are proud of our dental assistants, along with the entire dental teams ability to provide an exceptional patient experience that has built a caring and loving brand. Our company started as a solo dental practice 25 years ago and half of our original staff still work for our company that has grown to over 250 employees. We offer robust benefits including but not limited to 401k, dental, vision, and 6 paid holidays for full time.

Our company offers upward mobility options for those who show an aptitude and desire as we are a company that ONLY promotes from within. We particularly look to our dental assistants as this is a position in which you can gain many skills with patients and all of our advanced technologies.

Prior dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required as we are willing to train on the job at a training wage for the right attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients in the dental office
  • Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records
  • Equipment maintenance

Skills

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred (but not required)

We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bereavement leave
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Dental Assistant Registration (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Part Time | Full Time

SALARY

$42k-52k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/06/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

10/15/2024

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