Dental Assistant

If you enjoy working with kids, getting to know them over time, helping them overcome challenges and develop life-long skills that will help you in your own life, then please consider joining our remarkable team at Bellevue Kids Dentist. We specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and guide parents and their children from infancy through adolescence using state of the art technology, specialized training and most of all, a fun, healthy approach toward building a lifetime of healthy and happy smiles. We feel we are able to do this using the Core Values which guide our interactions every single day: Openness, Community, Integrity, Compassion and Quality. If these ring true for you, then we might be a great fit.

No Experience no problem. We have an in house training program to provide you with the skills you will need. As a dental assistant you will work with the dentist and your team to promote good dental and general health through education, patient interaction, planning and support. You will be an integral player in each of your patient experiences and remembered. You will count more than you know. We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive market rate wages relative to skill and tenure
• In-office training for self-development and progression in the industry if desiring greater skills
• Top benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Aflac, 401K Plans with 100% Employer matching up to 4%, paid time off which grows over time, bereavement leave, and holiday pay.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, intra and inter office continuing education
• Consistent hours, up to 40 hours/week and 5 days per week.
• Most of all, we are a team that focuses on family, individuals, each other and most of all, a fun learning environment that makes the days fly by
• Team that focuses on family, individuals, and each other!

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient.
• Record treatment information in the patient's chart.
• Examine patients’ mouth for oral health, OHI, and provide the following treatment as instructed and approved by the dentist:
• Perform 4 and 6 hand assisting Perform Prophy
• Remove excess cement with hand instruments
• Take x-rays
• Apply sealants
• Take impressions of teeth
• Complete chart notes
• Answer questions and provide parents, or guardians with information about patients’ oral health, treatment, and hygiene.
• Communicate and work alongside dental staff to provide the patient with high level of care.

Requirements/Competencies

• State of Washington Dental Assistant Registration required
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients, parents, doctors and staff, in person and on the telephone
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once

How to Apply

• Submit online through Indeed.com

Bellevue Kids Dentist is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. Bellevue Kids Dentist does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA (Required)

Work Location: In person