Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Dental Assistant

Complete Dentistry is seeking a friendly, dependable, and motivated dental assistant to join our team in Edmonds, Washington. This position is available part time or full time.

We prefer candidates with at least one year of dental assisting experience, but we also welcome applicants with limited experience who are motivated to learn, accept feedback, and develop their clinical skills.

About Our Office

Complete Dentistry is conveniently located in Edmonds near Costco shoreline . We have a welcoming and supportive staff that works together and helps one another throughout the day. We value teamwork, communication, efficiency, and providing an excellent experience for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and turn over treatment rooms efficiently
• Take accurate digital radiographs
• Assist with restorative procedures, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and other general dental procedures
• Perform intraoral scanning
• Fabricate well fitting temporary crowns
• Assist with the insertion and cementation of permanent crowns
• Assist with or pack retraction cord when appropriate
• Place sectional matrix systems and matrix rings for composite restorations under the direction of the doctor
• Follow proper sterilization and infection control procedures
• Maintain organized treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies
• Accurately enter clinical notes and treatment information
• Provide postoperative instructions and help patients feel comfortable
• Anticipate the needs of the doctor and patient during procedures
• Support other team members when assistance is needed

Qualifications

• One or more years of dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in taking digital radiographs is strongly preferred
• Experience with intraoral scanning is preferred
• Experience fabricating temporary crowns is preferred
• Experience assisting with permanent crown insertion and cementation is preferred
• Experience with retraction cord and sectional matrix systems is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing patient care or attention to detail
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and willing to take initiative
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
• Comfortable receiving feedback and learning new techniques
• Current Washington credentials and certifications required for the position
• Experience with Open Dental is helpful but not required

What We Offer

• Part time or full time availability
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• A convenient Edmonds location
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Consistent scheduling
• Opportunities to improve clinical skills and grow with the practice

Schedule

Monday to Thursday. Monday is 9-6pm and Tuesday to Thursday is 8-5pm.

Compensation

Can be discussed based off of experience.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief message describing your dental assisting experience, availability, and familiarity with digital radiographs, intraoral scanning, temporary crowns, permanent crown insertion, retraction cord, and sectional matrix systems.

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person