Registered Dental Assistant - Longview Smiles Dental - Tacoma, WA

Longview Smiles Dental is seeking a full-time dental assistant to join our team! We’re committed to providing modern, conservative care to all our patients, while making them feel like they’re right at home. Our team makes our patients feel confident in their smiles while creating lasting, meaningful relationships along the way. Location: Longview, WA 98632 Compensation: $18-$24/hr Schedule: Mon-Wed-8:30-5:00, Thurs- 7:30-4:00, Friday-7:30-1:00 (Lunch Mon-Thurs is 1:00pm-2:00pm) Job responsibilities/duties:

Ensure patients comfort during procedures
Preparing operatories for treatment
Sterilizing instruments
Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry technique
Take x-rays and intraoral photos
Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on doctor’s diagnosis
Scheduling patients
Providing patient education and post-operative instruction
Dental charting and coding
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
Perform lab duties such as pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
Ordering supplies and maintaining budgets
Administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and patient follow-up calls
Stock supplies and maintain equipment
Accurately document and maintain Patient Health Information
Collaboration with team-members
Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR/BLS certification required
Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred
DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) Certification required for Washington State
Radiology Certification required
Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments
Proficiency in dental patient management software such as Open Dental or Dentrix
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Benefits:

Medical with company paid contribution
Dental
Vision
Company paid Basic Life
Ancillary benefits

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Accident

Competitive 401K – up to 4% match
Competitive PTO
Paid Holidays
A fun, friendly, and collaborative culture – focus on a healthy work/life balance

About Longview Smiles Dental:
If you’re looking for a trusted Longview dentist, look no further than Smiles Dental! We offer comprehensive family dentistry, including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services, in a comfortable, judgment-free environment. Our team is multilingual and we are happy to offer services in both English and Spanish.
We look forward to being your go-to family dentist for many years to come, providing exceptional Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry including Porcelain Veneers, Dental Crowns, and Teeth Whitening when you need them most. Schedule an appointment at our Longview dentist office to see what one of a kind(ness) dental care for all patients!

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