What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/EFDA position at Pacific Northwest Dental?
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Recommended)--New grads encouraged to apply!
- Radiology Certification (Required)
- EFDA Certification (Required)
Looking for a rockstar EFDA dental assistant! Our doctor allows each dental assistant to use their EFDA certification to their fullest. Use intaoral scanners for crowns, implants and ortho. Make temporary crowns, retainers and bleach trays. Assist with a variety of procedures from cosmetics, to oral surgery, blood draws for PRF, implants, ortho, crowns and fillings.
We Hire for personality first, if you fit our culture we want to meet you!
Check us out at Pacificnorthwestdentist.com and our 800 5 star reviews
The position is full-time 7:30am-5pm Monday-Thursday
Our office is centered around teamwork, efficiency and exceptional customer service. We are looking for a qualified dental assistant who is outgoing, friendly, prides themself on their customer service and wants to grow both professionally and financially with a company. If this sounds like you then apply today!
Our office is a 2 doctor, fun and fast-paced private family practice. We stay up to date with the most current technology including CBCT , lasers, intraoral scanners, provide a variety of procedures for patients including cosmetics, surgery, implants, endo and have a very welcoming team.
Attention to detail is very important and we are only looking for serious applicants. Please submit a cover letter with your resume stating what makes you an excellent candidate as well as your favorite candy bar : )
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office and provide 5-star service
- Prepare customers 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 and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant (minimum 1 year experience encouraged)
- Radiology certified required
- EFDA certification required
- 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
- OPEN DENTAL software experience is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Pacific Northwest Dental provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30