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Dental Assistant
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Light Dental Studios
Covington, WA (In Person)
$52,165 Salary, Full-Time
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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 30 years ago and half of our original staff retired with the company that has grown to over 300 employees. We offer robust benefits! We believe in creating relationships above all else. 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 with patients and all of our advanced technologies. Prior dental assisting experience is a plus. Part time and full time options available. 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!