What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at PIP Pediatric and Orthodontics?
If you enjoy working with kids, getting to know them over time, helping them overcome challenges and develop life-long skills that will help you in your own life, then please consider joining our remarkable team at Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist. We specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and guide parents and their children from infancy through adolescence using state of the art technology, specialized training and most of all, a fun, healthy approach toward building a lifetime of healthy and happy smiles. We feel we are able to do this using the Core Values which guide our interactions every single day: Openness, Community, Integrity, Compassion and Quality. If these ring true for you, then we might be a great fit. In addition, we have a great reputation in our community, great staff and wonderful, kind doctors. We are a team of professionals that support and respect each other. Our team has great harmony and we would love to have you as a team member to assist with providing excellent care to our awesome families.
No experience, no problem. We have an top notch in house dental assistant training that we are able to provide. As a dental assistant you will work with the dentist and your team to promote good dental and general health through education, patient interaction, planning and support. You will be an integral player in each of your patient experiences and remembered. You will count more than you know. We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive market rate wages relative to skill and tenure
- In-office training for self-development and progression in the industry if desiring greater skills
- Top benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Aflac, 401K Plans with 100% Employer matching up to 4%, paid time off which grows over time, bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday Pay, metric bonuses and more
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, intra and inter office continuing education
- Consistent hours, up to 40 hours/week and 5 days per week.
- Most of all, we are a team that focuses on family, individuals, each other and most of all, a fun learning environment that makes the days fly by
- Team that focuses on family, individuals, and each other!
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient.
- Record treatment information in the patient's chart.
- Examine patients’ mouth for oral health, OHI, and provide the following treatment as instructed and approved by the dentist:
- Perform 4 and 6 hand assisting Perform Prophy
- Remove excess cement with hand instruments
- Take x-rays
- Apply sealants
- Take impressions of teeth
- Complete chart notes
- Answer questions and provide parents, or guardians with information about patients’ oral health, treatment, and hygiene.
- Communicate and work alongside dental staff to provide the patient with high level of care.
Requirements/Competencies
- State of Washington Dental Assistant Registration required
- Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients, parents, doctors and staff, in person and on the telephone
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once
How to Apply
- Submit online through really.com
Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $27