Dental Assistant | Registered Dental Assistant
North Sound Root Canal Specialists | Bellingham, WA
North Sound Root Canal Specialists in Bellingham, WA is looking for a dynamic, full-time endodontic DA or RDA who is a problem-solver, quick learner, flexible and embraces a can-do attitude.
$24.00 - $26.00 depending on experience
Full Time | 4-Day Work Week | Monday - Thursday
Benefits: Healthcare, cellphone ($100.00)
$1000.00 sign on bonus with ½ paid out after 3 months of consecutive employment and the other half after 6 months of consecutive employment
Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Hepatitis B
DENTAL ASSISTING JOB DUTIES:
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, patient.
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for endodontist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing digital radiographic images.
Helps endodontist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency contacts.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient notes and final reports to referral source.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform patient well-check phone calls after treatment.
Periodic Involvement with marketing deliveries and/or marketing events.
Perform on-call duties to include monitoring the on-call phone and responding quickly to patients' phone calls/emergencies (the on-call DA changes week).
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
1-3+ years dental assisting experience.
X-ray & CPR certification (preferred).
Knowledge of endodontics (preferred).
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal.
Previous administrative work a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft office suite.
Team player and self- starter.
Embraces a can-do attitude and very flexible.
Dynamic thinker and problem-solver.
A quick learner, takes great direction and embraces constructive feedback.
