Dental Assistant - Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist - Puyallup, WA

Permanent Dentist Job

Puyallup, WA

Job Description

If you enjoy working with kids, getting to know them over time, helping them overcome challenges and develop life-long skills that will help you in your own life, then please consider joining our remarkable team at Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist. We specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and guide parents and their children from infancy through adolescence using state of the art technology, specialized training and most of all, a fun, healthy approach toward building a lifetime of healthy and happy smiles. We feel we are able to do this using the Core Values which guide our interactions every single day: Openness, Community, Integrity, Compassion and Quality. If these ring true for you, then we might be a great fit.
No Experience no problem. We have an in house training program to provide you with the skills you will need. As a dental assistant you will work with the dentist and your team to promote good dental and general health through education, patient interaction, planning and support. You will be an integral player in each of your patient experiences and remembered. You will count more than you know. We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team.
Why Should You Apply?

Competitive market rate wages relative to skill and tenure
In-office training for self-development and progression in the industry if desiring greater skills
Top benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Aflac, 401K Plans with 100% Employer matching up to 4%, paid time off which grows over time, bereavement leave and holiday pay.
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, intra and inter office continuing education
Consistent hours, up to 40 hours/week and 5 days per week.
Most of all, we are a team that focuses on family, individuals, each other and most of all, a fun learning environment that makes the days fly by
Team that focuses on family, individuals, and each other!

Responsibilities Include:

Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient.
Record treatment information in the patient's chart.
Examine patients’ mouth for oral health, OHI, and provide the following treatment as instructed and approved by the dentist:
Perform 4 and 6 hand assisting Perform Prophy
Remove excess cement with hand instruments
Take x-rays
Apply sealants
Take impressions of teeth
Complete chart notes
Answer questions and provide parents, or guardians with information about patients’ oral health, treatment, and hygiene.
Communicate and work alongside dental staff to provide the patient with high level of care.

Requirements/Competencies

State of Washington Dental Assistant Registration required
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients, parents, doctors and staff, in person and on the telephone
Ability to work on multiple projects at once

How to Apply

Submit online through Indeed.com

Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. Snoqualmie Valley Kids Dentist does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

No nights
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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