Dental Assistant

What We Offer $22.29 - $27.31/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure: At Hire: $1,500.00 At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00 At 12 months: $1,500.00 Bonus will be pro‑rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked 100% employer‑paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more! What You’ll Do Update patient medical records, conduct X‑ray procedures, including panoramic images and intraoral photographs Record periodontal charting and prepare instruments and equipment for Provider exams Mix exam materials with awareness of infection control, perform preventative care like fluoride treatments Monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision (Only in Washington) Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school‑based programs Assist in patient infection control program, sterilize instruments/equipment May assist in Orthodontics, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties Qualifications High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) BLS certification within 90 days Surgical Technologist Registration if assisting a Dentist in the operating room Dental Assistant Registration or EFDA certification Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, dental materials/instruments, infection control techniques, and oral health care instruction Ability to perform four‑handed dental assisting, including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination. Ability to effectively interact professionally with various patients of all ages and employees Basic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr