As a Hygiene Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting the hygienist during various dental procedures, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental office, and providing exceptional patient care. Your skills in Dentrix will be essential for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and facilitating efficient workflows. Additionally, your knowledge of CAMBRA protocols will contribute to patient education and care.

Your duties will involve assisting the hygienist during treatments, polishing/flossing, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking x-rays, assisting with perio charting and chart notes, stocking and ordering supplies, preparing lab cases/lab slips, providing post-operative instructions to patients, and educating them on proper oral hygiene practices. Your attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA regulations will ensure accurate documentation of patient records.

Experience working with patients of all ages is highly desirable as it demonstrates your ability to create a comfortable and positive environment for all patients. Your familiarity with dental coding processes will also contribute to efficient billing procedures for front office team.

Overall, we are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant who is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, possesses strong organizational skills, and has experience with various dental software systems. If you are passionate about dentistry and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:

- Assist the hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures with polishing/flossing/perio charting, etc

- Set up and breakdown treatment rooms

- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment

- Take dental x-rays and CBCTs

- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures

- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene techniques

- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

-Prepare lab cases/lab slips accurately

-Completing daily checklists to ensure all duties are completed in a timely manner

Skills:

- Proficiency in Dentrix dental software systems

- Stocking and ordering supplies

- Familiarity with dental coding and billing processes

- CAMBRA protocols

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations

- Strong organizational skills for managing dental records and documentation

- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and dental team members

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Stipend (avail for full time employees)
• Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off/Holidays (avail for full time employees)
• Employee Discount
• PNDC paid for by employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Poulsbo, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Poulsbo, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person