Chairside Dental Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Tukwila, WA 98168, USA Pay: $22.50 to $30.84 per hour (dependent on experience) Schedule: 20 hours per week; 5‑hour shifts: Tuesday‑Friday 12:45 pm‑5:45 pm; Saturday 7:30 am‑12:30 pm (based on clinic needs) Description Dental Assistant II – Chairside Dental Assistant. Responsible for patient preparation, chairside support to dental providers, sterilization, and clinic flow. Provides a daily difference in patients' lives and is part of a caring, respectful, diverse community. Responsibilities Greet and prepare patients for exams, including identifying chief complaint and taking vitals. Access and update patient information in the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) system. Provide chairside assistance during exams and procedures such as prophylaxis, root canals, restorative work, crowns and bridges. Perform digital imaging, prophylaxis, sealants, and record medication refills. Educate patients on medication use, home care, and general health information. Sterilize used equipment and instruments, following OSHA and WISHA guidelines. Prepare and stock operatories at the start and throughout each day. Act as a liaison between receptionists and providers to ensure timely clinic flow. Maintain confidentiality of all patient medical/dental records and personal information. Qualifications Certificate from an accredited Dental Assistant program or comparable experience of at least 3 months of Dental Assistant training. Maintain current registration/licensure with the State of Washington. Basic computer knowledge; proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families/dependents (100% employer‑paid). Health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA). Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability coverage. Employee Assistance Program. Wellness program. Paid time off for full‑time and part‑time employees (accrual rates provided). Extended illness time up to 40 hours, compassion time, and opportunity time off for up to 8 weeks. Retirement plan with employer match. Voluntary insurance plans at discounted rates. Development and growth opportunities. Immunization Requirements Proof of vaccination for COVID‑19 (excluding Johnson & Johnson), MMR, Varicella, annual Influenza, and TB QuantiFERON Gold titers is required. Additional requirements include Tdap within the last 10 years and Hepatitis B for clinical employees. Equal Opportunity Employer HealthPoint affirms equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. Harassment or retaliation on these bases is prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr