Dental Assistant - Steven F Larsen, DDS - Pullman, WA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Pullman, WA

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our practice. Candidates must have at least two years of dental assisting experience, preferred. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies.
We are looking for someone to ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want someone who will be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We need an assistant who will be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and adapt in making office procedures run as smoothly as possible.
Responsibilities

Prepare patients for treatments and ensuring their comfort
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Prepare the work area for procedures
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist in patient charting & notes
Gather patient information and health background
Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
Schedule appointments

Requirements and Qualifications

Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)
Washington state Dental Assistant certification
2+ years of dental assisting experience (preferred but not required)
X-ray certification is a plus (not a must)
Current BLS and CPR certification
Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Reliable, dependable and consistent
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical/surgical tasks

Office hours:

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday- Thursday
No weekends

Salary: DOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.28 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
On-the-job training
Paid time off

Schedule:

10 hour shift
4x10
Day shift
No weekends

Application Question(s):

What days/hours are you available to work?
Are you located in Pullman? If no, where do you currently reside and will you be able to reliably commute for this job?
Please provide us with the name, position, and best contact phone number for three work references; two managers and one co-worker.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Current BLS and CPR certification (Preferred)
Washington State Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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