Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant A Kid's Place Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $23 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Bereavement leave Qualifications Suture removal In-person customer service Working with children Registered Dental Assistant Pediatric dentistry Client interaction via phone calls Full 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 A Kids Place Dentistry for Children located in Renton, WA. 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! 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, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday Pay, metric bonuses and more 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 Assist with all chairside duties Assist with patient receiving treatment under general anesthesia 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. Help as needed in other areas of the office not limited to back office 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 A Kids Place Dentistry for Children is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. A Kids Place Dentistry for Children 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:

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person