Compensation: $22/ hour, DOE and job performance
Employment type: Part-time
Job title: Dental Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
This cozy patient-centered private dental practice is offering a part-time immediate Dental Assistant position. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm. The part-time position would ideally work 4-6 hours per day, 4 days per week, with a 10 minute break (if working over 5 hours, an additional 30-60 minute lunch break applies).
This candidate should be or have:
- A 'team player'
- Personable, empathetic, and engaging
- Energetic and positive
- Direct and transparent communication skills
- Skilled at and enjoys reassuring patients with dental anxiety throughout their procedures.
- RDA or CDA
- 12 months of clinical experience preferred or a Registered Dental Assistant program completion
- Current Certification of training in Blood Borne Pathogens & Infection Control, OSHA, WISHA and HIPAA Regulations is required
The candidate should possess knowledge of:
- Digital data entry
- Instrument processing and sterilization
- Infection control procedures
- Instrument organization, identification & transfer
- Chairside assistance in routine general dental procedures, including:
- Oral Hygiene Instruction & dental polishing
- Conventional impression technique
- Digital Radiography
- Restorative Dentistry-- direct (composite resin, amalgam) and indirect (crowns, bridges, implant restorations),
- Oral Surgery, Periodontal Therapy, and Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)
Current certification in CPR, BLS, BBP and documented proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination (or documented declination of Hepatitis B vaccine) are required.
Part-time applicants would be entitled to full time benefits after a 3 month trial period. Benefits include:
- 1/2 off in-office dental
- Paid Sick Leave Accrual
Please apply with a current resume. You can also stop by our office to submit your resume during business hours if you prefer; We look forward to meeting you!
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Kenneth A Taylor DDS reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Kenneth A Taylor DDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Individuals who may have inquiries regarding Kenneth A Taylor DDS’s policies and procedures regarding EEO and Affirmative Action should contact us using Indeed messaging.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Professional development assistance
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 year of experience in chairside assisting, including digital radiography, impression procedures, OHI, prophy polishing restorative, endodontic, and surgical assisting?
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA 98225 (Required)
Work Location: In person
