Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Olympia, WA
About Our Practice Harris Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is a patient-centered private general practice. We pride ourselves on a kind, compassionate, state-of-the-art environment. Join a team where you can grow your clinical skills and make a real impact on our community's oral health. We are open to patients Mondays/Thursdays 8am-5pm, and Tuesdays/Wednesdays 7am-5pm. Core Responsibilities -Clinical Support: Assist the dentists during procedures using 4-handed dentistry; prepare treatment rooms and sterile instrument trays. -Patient Care: Welcome patients, review health histories, and provide post-operative care instructions. -Diagnostics: Take high-quality digital xrays and intra-oral photographs. -Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols. -Lab & Admin: Perform lab tasks (e.g., pouring models), manage dental supply inventory, and assist with patient records, as needed. Qualifications -Certification: Active WA state CDA or RDA license. -Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience preferred, familiarity with Dentrix and Dexis preferred, open to training the right individual -Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and a compassionate bedisde manner. Benefits -Competitive medical, vision, and dental benefits. -IRA with 3% employer matching. -Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holiday pay. -Continuing education (CE) reimbursement -On the job training Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person
