Dental Assistant - Kent

Dental Assistant - Kent at Willamette Dental

Kent Practice

Full Time

4 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours per week)

$24 - $37 per hour

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.

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist; perform all aspects of four‑handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by state practice act.
• Possess excellent communication skills, 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 PPE policy, including 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 Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.

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 EFDA.

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

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including education, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location and internal equity.

This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the Company’s plan.

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits 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 plus seven paid holidays annually.

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.

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, 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.

This job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of duties and will handle protected information in accordance with HIPAA.