Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Surgery - Light Dental Studios - Puyallup, WA
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Puyallup, WA
Job Description
An Incredible opportunity for a dental assistant to thrive in their career! We believe in creating relationships above all else. We are proud of our dental assistants, along with the entire dental teams ability to provide an exceptional patient experience that has built a caring and loving brand. Our company started as a solo dental practice over 25 years ago and half of our original staff still work for our company that has grown to over 250 employees. We offer robust benefits including but not limited to 401k, dental, vision, and 6 paid holidays for full time.
Our company offers upward mobility options for those who show an aptitude and desire as we are a company that ONLY promotes from within. We particularly look to our dental assistants as this is a position in which you can gain many skills.
Prior dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required as we are willing to train on the job at a training wage for the right person.
Responsibilities
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records
Equipment maintenance
Skills
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred (but not required)
We look forward to connecting with you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Dental Assisting Registration (Required)
Work Location: In person