Dental Assistant II

Tukwila
13030 Military Rd S
Floor 2
Tukwila, WA 98168, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22.50 USD to $28.92 USD
  Compensation is determined based on job requirements, relevant skills, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Range: $22.50 - $28.92 Hourly

Dental Assistant II
- *** Up to $3,000.00 Signing Bonus Depending on Experience***

Shift/

Schedule:

4/10-hour shifts 7:15a - 6p, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Thursdays Off);
Saturdays 7:30a - 12:30p (Based on clinic needs, about every other month)

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is,
because everyone deserves great care!

Did you know HealthPoint funds 100% employer-paid health insurance benefits for employee only coverage (based on plan selection)? This includes medical, dental, and vision benefits. Does this sound good to you? Check out what you’ll do at HealthPoint as a Chairside Dental Assistant and what we offer to our employees.

Position Summary:

The Chairside Dental Assistant (Dental Assistant II) is responsible for patient preparation, chair side support to dental providers, dental hygienist, sterilization, and clinic flow.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Greet and prepare patients for exams by identifying patient’s chief complaint and taking vitals.
• Access and update patient information in Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) computer system as required.
• Provide chair side assistance to dental providers with exams and procedures including, but not limited to, prophylaxis, root canals, restorative, crowns and bridges.
• Perform digital imaging, prophylaxis, sealants, provide telephone refilling of medications. Record medication refills in patient record.
• Provide instructions to patients on the use of medications as directed by the provider.
• Provide instruction in home care and give general health information as directed by a provider.
• Sterilize used equipment, instruments and operatories following OSHA, WISHA guidelines. Prepare and stock operatories at the start and throughout each day.
• Act as liaison between receptionists and providers ensuring timely and orderly patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients medical/dental records, financial, and personal information.

Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:

• Certificate from accredited Dental Assistant program or comparable experience of three (3) months of Dental Assistant Training.
• Maintain current registration/licensure with the State of Washington.
• Possesses basic operating knowledge of computers. Beginning level of Word, Excel and Outlook required.

If you know about the following its a plus:

• Proficiency with EHR systems (Epic).

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families/dependents
• HSA, FSA plans
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• PTO Plan for full-time benefited and part-time benefited employees. 0-.99 years of service accrual of 5.23 hours per pay period. (pro-rated accruals for part-time benefited employees)
• Extended Illness Time Away of 40 hours (pro-rated for part-time benefited employees)
• 8 holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Compassion Time Away up to 40 hours
• Opportunity Time Off (extended time off for staff to invest in themselves) up to 8 weeks
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Voluntary plans at a discount, such as life insurance and identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.
• Development and Growth Opportunities

Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start.

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