We are looking for our next great Dental Assistant to join our team! We have a wonderful dental assistant retiring and would love to bring someone on to take over her role.
We are a privately owned, non-DSO practice, well established in the Issaquah area for over 40 years. Our office hours are 8 am - 5 pm (1 hr lunch), Mon-Thu.
CEREC - Experience with CEREC is a plus but not a requirement, the dentist does his own imaging and design
Eaglesoft - experience with Eaglesoft would be helpful
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and develop dental x-rays and medical imaging
- Maintain patient records using electronic health record systems such as Epic or Eaglesoft
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
- Assist with dental emergencies and provide first aid as needed
Qualifications:
- Dental assisting experience required
- Knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, and procedures
- Familiarity with dental software systems such as Epic or Eaglesoft
- Proficient in taking dental x-rays and medical imaging
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy guidelines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages, especially in a pediatric setting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week