Dental/Orthodontics Assistant - PIP Pediatric and Orthodontics - Pasco, WA

Are you passionate about providing compassionate patient care? Do you have experience working with children in a dental or orthodontic setting? Are you looking to combine these into your next role? Well, you’re in the right place! Advanced Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is hiring a Dental Assistant and/or an Orthodontics Assistant to join our team in Pasco, WA ! Key Details: Pay: $19 – 26/hour, DOE Benefits: Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; 401k with matching and holiday pay after 1 year of employment Location: 9720 Sandifur Pkwy, Pasco, WA 99301 Schedule: M – F, with shifts falling between 5a – 5p depending on the day Who We Are: At Advanced Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we believe that every child deserves quality dental care. We work hard to ensure that all the children in the communities that we serve have access to specialized dental care and strive to become an integral part of the community that we serve. We have taken great care to make sure our practice is a fun, inviting place for kids and families! We offer a warm, friendly, and energetic atmosphere that will keep your little ones excited about visiting the dentist. To learn more, check out our website: https://www.pascowakidsdentist.com/ Advanced Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees. Who You Are: You’re an enthusiastic and compassionate dental assistant who thrives in a fast paced, team oriented environment. You love working chairside with doctors to educate and engage patients, helping promote lifelong dental and overall health. You’re energized by meaningful patient interaction and take pride in creating positive experiences for children and families. Other qualifications include: Experience in Dental and/or Orthodontic Assisting Current State of Washington Dental Assistant Registration Experience working with children, preferred Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred, but not required Healthcare BLS and WISHA trainings, preferred Excellent communication skills to work effectively with patients, parents, and clinic staff Ability to pass a pre-employment background and professional references checks What You’ll Do: As a dental assistant you will work chairside the doctor to promote good dental and general health through education and patient interaction. A typical day will consist of: Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient 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 Examine patients’ mouth for oral health, OHI, and provide any combination of the following treatments as instructed and approved by the dentist: Perform visual exams Perform Prophies Perform 4-6 handed dentistry Assist all dental preventative, restorative and orthodontic procedures Remove excess cement with hand instruments Take x-rays and intraoral photos Apply sealants Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents Mix filling compounds Take impressions of teeth Place and remove orthodontic bands Take impressions of space maintainers and orthodontic retainers Prepare teeth for bonding, place elastic ligatures or chains Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Dental and/or Ortho Assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Pasco, WA 99301 (Required) Work Location: In person

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