Willamette Dental · 4 months ago
On-Call Dental Assistant - Pullman
Pullman, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29.54/hr - $34.46/hrWillamette Dental Group is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant to provide assistance in the delivery of dental care focused on patient comfort and satisfaction. The role involves preparing instruments, performing dental procedures, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible
Work under the supervision of a dentist, the dental assistant performs all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state’s dental practice act
Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to counsel out patients in post-operative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry
Take and develop dental radiographs
Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
Clean and sterilize all instruments used. These procedures are done in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual
Maintain clean and organized sterilization area
Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear
Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy
Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need
Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. Willamette Dental cannot efficiently provide services to our members and patients without our employees being at work at their scheduled work time
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements
Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations
In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire
Sealant certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to counsel patients in post-operative care and general oral health
Understanding of evidence based dentistry
Ability to take and develop dental radiographs
Ability to ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
Ability to take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
Ability to clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations
Maintain clean and organized sterilization area
Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear
Strict adherence to Willamette Dental's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy
Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy
Reliable and predictable attendance
Preferred
Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program or an approved dental assisting program with externship
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles)
Employee assistance program
Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually.
Company
Willamette Dental
Willamette Dental Group is an multi-specialty group dental practice.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Yuen Chin
Chief Financial Officer
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