Job description

Stevenson Dental Care is a progressive general Dentist located in, and overlooking, the Columbia River Gorge. We are currently hiring for a full time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA). We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Schedule is Monday-Thursday 8-5, and 1 Saturday a month (we are off the Monday following a Saturday workday) Approx 32 hours a week. There is room for wage growth and sponsored continuing education.

We offer a healthy & friendly work environment, medical/dental benefits, sick pay, and two weeks paid vacation. Work for a kind, well-established Dentist in the business for over 30 years, who appreciates his staff with things like latte's during staff meetings and dinner/drinks with the team on your birthday month.

All candidates must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Registered Oregon assistants are welcome to apply, as the license can be easily switched to Washington if you onboard.

Please send your resume and qualifications!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Partner benefits

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevenson, WA 98648: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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