Dental Assistant (1 year experience) - Kitsap Family Dentistry - Bremerton, WA

We are looking to add a competent and dependable person to our dental family. If you are looking for a great work/life balance, look no further! We are a smaller, one-dentist, one-hygienist practice open four days a week (Monday - Thursday) and no weekends. Though we mostly see adults, we treat patients of all ages and we perform a wide range of general dental procedures, from fillings and crowns to endo and implants. We are a paperless office and use Dentrix Ascend software. Responsibilities include: Welcome patients in the dental office Prepare patients 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 office clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments and answer phones when needed Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills required: Proven experience as dental assistant Fabrication of temporary crowns Ability to pack cord 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 High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFTA) Please email resume and cover letter. All qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Retirement plan Experience: Chairside assisting: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Bremerton, WA 98311 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Bremerton, WA 98311: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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