What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Steven F Larsen, DDS?
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our practice. Candidates must have at least two years of dental assisting experience, preferred. You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. Between patients, you will clean exam rooms and replenish supplies.
We are looking for someone to ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We want someone who will be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We need an assistant who will be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and adapt in making office procedures run as smoothly as possible.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatments and ensuring their comfort
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Prepare the work area for procedures
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist in patient charting & notes
- Gather patient information and health background
- Take x-rays of patients’ teeth when necessary and display results for the dentist
- Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
- Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions
- Restock treatment areas and monitor inventory
- Schedule appointments
Requirements and Qualifications
- Dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school (preferred)
- Washington state Dental Assistant certification
- 2 years of dental assisting experience (preferred but not required)
- X-ray certification is a plus (not a must)
- Current BLS and CPR certification
- Excellent understanding of dental hygiene procedures
- Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Reliable, dependable and consistent
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical/surgical tasks
Office hours:
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Monday- Thursday
- No weekends
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work the hours listed in the job posting?
- How many years of experience do you have working as a dental assistant?
- Are you a certified dental assistant in the state of Washington?
- Do you have experience using dental software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental)? If yes, which one(s)?
- Do you have a current CPR/BLS certification?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced dental office?
Ability to Commute:
- Pullman, WA 99163 (Required)
Work Location: In person