full-time 4 months ago
Dental Assistant
Tveten Dental Care
222 North Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
18 - 24/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
Job Summary: Care for each patient and team member with a smile!
Assist Doctor to safely, comfortably, and quickly provide the dental treatment each patient needs with precision and kindness. Maintain safe and sterile dental instruments. Help and support team members, working together to best care for patients.
We strive to break patient stereotypes by providing warm, caring, quick, beautiful, dental care in a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
Responsibilities and Duties (abbreviated)
Sterilize and process dental instruments strictly adhereing to infection control standards and guidelines.
Ensure Doctor has all necessary instruments and supplies to perform scheduled treatment.
Help patient to feel as physically and emotionally comfortable as possible.
Love learning.
Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and Infection Control policies and standards including instrument sterilization and logs.
Set up and ‘turn’ operatories as needed to accommodate patient flow.
Clearly and effectively communicate with other team members and Doctors.
Maintain dental supply inventory.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Take diagnostic digital xrays and intraoral images.
Create and maintain comprehensive clinical patient chart notes.
Fabricate temporary restorations and temporarily bond them
Qualifications and Skills (abbreviated)
Smile and laugh easily.
Highly organized.
Warm, caring, and fun attitude and personality to help patients feel comfortable and clearly communicate with patients and team.
Comfortable and effective using a dental practice management software (Open Dental preferred)
Fluent in spoken and written English (Fluent in spoken and written Spanish a plus).
Ortho experience a plus.
Education minimum: High School diploma or equivalent, BLS (CPR and AED) certified, current with vaccines and immunizations.
Registered as a Dental Assistant with the Washington State Department of Health.
Able to perform four-handed dentistry
Pack cord, design CEREC crown, position and take clear CBCT
Physical and Environmental Requirements (abbreviated):
Cheerful in a fast-paced, high energy and at times high anxiety environment
Lift up to 20 pounds.
Good hand eye coordination for detailed work with objects.
Must be able to move throughout the day: sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc.
Vision requirements including close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Familiarity with dental equipment and procedures is preferred. For consideration please email a resume. Please no staffing agencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Assist Doctor to safely, comfortably, and quickly provide the dental treatment each patient needs with precision and kindness. Maintain safe and sterile dental instruments. Help and support team members, working together to best care for patients.
We strive to break patient stereotypes by providing warm, caring, quick, beautiful, dental care in a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
Responsibilities and Duties (abbreviated)
Sterilize and process dental instruments strictly adhereing to infection control standards and guidelines.
Ensure Doctor has all necessary instruments and supplies to perform scheduled treatment.
Help patient to feel as physically and emotionally comfortable as possible.
Love learning.
Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and Infection Control policies and standards including instrument sterilization and logs.
Set up and ‘turn’ operatories as needed to accommodate patient flow.
Clearly and effectively communicate with other team members and Doctors.
Maintain dental supply inventory.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Take diagnostic digital xrays and intraoral images.
Create and maintain comprehensive clinical patient chart notes.
Fabricate temporary restorations and temporarily bond them
Qualifications and Skills (abbreviated)
Smile and laugh easily.
Highly organized.
Warm, caring, and fun attitude and personality to help patients feel comfortable and clearly communicate with patients and team.
Comfortable and effective using a dental practice management software (Open Dental preferred)
Fluent in spoken and written English (Fluent in spoken and written Spanish a plus).
Ortho experience a plus.
Education minimum: High School diploma or equivalent, BLS (CPR and AED) certified, current with vaccines and immunizations.
Registered as a Dental Assistant with the Washington State Department of Health.
Able to perform four-handed dentistry
Pack cord, design CEREC crown, position and take clear CBCT
Physical and Environmental Requirements (abbreviated):
Cheerful in a fast-paced, high energy and at times high anxiety environment
Lift up to 20 pounds.
Good hand eye coordination for detailed work with objects.
Must be able to move throughout the day: sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc.
Vision requirements including close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Familiarity with dental equipment and procedures is preferred. For consideration please email a resume. Please no staffing agencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• CPR Certification
• OSHA
• Spanish
• English
• CPR Certification
• OSHA
• Spanish
• English
About Tveten Dental Care
Tveten Dental Care is a trusted 25-year Wenatchee tradition known for their focus on trusted and caring dental excellence. They offer comprehensive dental care, including preventive education, routine hygiene, cosmetic, and restorative solutions. Their team maintains the highest standards of sterilization and patient safety.
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