Dental Assistant

Kelly Nelson DMD PLLC
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2022 CLOSED ON 7/26/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Kelly Nelson DMD PLLC?

Neighborhood dental practice in West Seattle Junction looking for a positive and motivated dental assistant.

  • Pay is based on experience.
  • New graduates from dental assisting school without experience are welcome. Assistants without schooling are also welcome with experience.
  • Dentist enjoys mentoring assistants to be their best and use their skills to their advantage.
  • Must have RDA license in WA state and current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for dental treatment and checkups
  • Ensure the treatment room is well-stocked, clean, and organized
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations and maintain OSHA/WSHA standards
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed (fabricate bleach trays, etc.)
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Excellent customer service: treat every patient like someone you care about
  • Ordering and maintaing stock of dental supplies
  • Take quality dental x-rays and fabricate temporary crowns
  • Maintain thorough and detailed chart notes

If this position is something you are interested in, please send us your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Seattle, WA 98116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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