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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.28 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What days/hours are you available to work?
• Are you located in Pullman? If no, where do you currently reside and will you be able to reliably commute for this job?
• Please provide us with the name, position, and best contact phone number for three work references; two managers and one co-worker.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Current BLS and CPR certification (Preferred)
• Washington State Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person