Dental Assistant (40139)

Job Details Location: Hilltop Regional Health Center – Tacoma, WA 98405 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Accredited, state approved program Salary Range: $20.88 – $29.82 hourly Job Shift: Four days a week, 10‑hour shifts Organization Overview Community Health Care is a leading non‑profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services across our seven clinics, and we continuously seek to improve our commitment and service to patients and the community. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! Position Overview We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our clinics. The Dental Assistant will register and log patients appropriately, initiate dental records, and track resource information. Perform various procedures including, but not limited to, cleaning, sterilizing, placing temporary fillings, and temporary crowns. Act as a chairside assistant, operating suction equipment to keep the patient’s mouth clear and cleaning and sterilizing instruments. Operate x‑ray machines, taking bitewing and periodic x‑rays. Assist with other duties as assigned. Our dental clinics provide preventive and restorative services for all ages, including children and adults. We focus on early screening for all children and sealants for school‑age children. Sign‑On Bonus We have a $1,500 sign‑on bonus available for this position. Qualifications Washington State Dental Assistant License. Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program or on‑the‑job training with at least one year of experience. Relevant combination of education and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Care