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Willamette Dental Group is Hiring a Dental Assistant Near Vancouver, WA
Offering a generous new hire total compensation package which includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid time off, holiday pay, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, license reimbursement and continuing education funds.
- Flexibility to travel to other WDG locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
- Work under the supervision of a dentist, and perform all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting duties, within the scope outlined by the state's dental practice act.
- Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, materials and treatment rooms for all dental procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Evidence Based Dentistry and how EBD relates to our unique treatment philosophy while exhibiting excellent communication skills to provide clear and effective education and council to patients in regard to:
- the care and health of the oral environment, and attention to patient comfort
- therapeutic dental recommendations
- preoperative and postoperative care
- Adhere to all state, government and company regulations and guidelines including but not limited to HIPPA, Health & Safety and Risk Management
- Washington Dental Assistant Registration (RDA) is required upon hire.
- Opportunities to utilize the Washington Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary license, if applicable.
- Additional DANB issued national certifications, i.e.: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), are recognized and valued
- Utilize your state specific dental assisting credentials to the fullest scope of practice.
- CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers.
- Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements to include infection control and sterilization techniques and protocols.
We provide:
- A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future.
- Excellent benefits including:
- Paid time off
- 401k $1 for $1 match up to 5% of your compensation or the IRS limit for 401(k) contributions, whichever comes first
- Medical, dental, life and disability insurances
- Tuition reimbursement
- A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation and integrity.
- Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer.
- Thorough employee orientation and onboarding.
- A provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years.
- Dental insurance providers in over 50 general and specialty offices in OR, WA and ID.
- Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes.
We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Job Summary
Full Time
$44k-54k (estimate)
05/05/2024
05/20/2024
willamettedental.com
HILLSBORO, OR
500 - 1,000
1970
Private
EUGENE C SKOURTES
$50M - $200M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Willamette Dental Group
Willamette Dental is a full-service dental care facility that offers periodontics, pediatric dentistry, dental implants and orthodontic treatments.
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