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Dental Assistant

Fidalgo Island Dental - Anacortes

Anacortes, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Hygiene, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Healthcare, Infection Control, Medical Records, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Radiography, Sterilization, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Anacortes, WA
POSTED
5 days ago
Are you an experienced registered dental assistant who has a passion for working with oral healthcare patients? If so, we would love to talk with you. Our dental office is busy and growing with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists and hygienists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 3 years of dental practice experience in an assisting role, has a current RDA license, and is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like you, start your application today!Compensation:

$24+ hourly DOE

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and layout sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures
  • Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
  • Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up
  • Welcome patient and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during their appointment
  • Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant
  • Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
  • Need state licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
  • Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
  • Up-to-date BLS/CPR certification is required
About Company

Our tight-knit practice is growing and looking for the right person to complete our team! Here are just a few perks of working with us:

  • Fun team events: We believe in fostering a fun and positive work environment.
  • Location: Located in the heart of downtown Anacortes, very convenient!
  • Up-To-Date Equipment: We pride ourselves on using the latest equipment, including the iTero digital scanning system.
  • Stability: Our practice is well-established, and we plan to expand and grow for the next several years.

We are enthusiastic, friendly, compassionate, and committed to the mission of delivering high-quality general dentistry. Patient hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. (Friday-Sunday, closed)

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Fidalgo Island Dental - Anacortes