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full-time 11 days ago

Registered Dental Assistant

MAPLE LEAF DENTAL

7750 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
26 - 30/hr

About the Practice

6 Team Members
Other Software

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Job Description

About Us
We’re a privately owned practice with a wonderful community of long-standing patients and families. We value personalized care, genuine patient relationships, and a team environment where everyone knows and supports one another.

We’re looking for a Dental Assistant who takes pride in their work, enjoys getting to know patients, and thrives in a small, team-oriented practice. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

What You'll Do
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in creating a comfortable and positive experience for our patients while supporting the dentist and the rest of our team.

Your responsibilities will include:
Providing friendly, compassionate chairside support to patients
Assisting the dentist during dental procedures including scans, impressions, temporary restorations, polishing and flossing, and other clinical procedures
Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring they are clean, organized, and fully stocked
Sterilizing instruments and maintaining proper infection-control procedures
Preparing instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures
Taking dental X-rays and digital images
Updating and maintaining accurate patient records
Helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visits
Helping maintain a positive, organized, and welcoming office environment
Following OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards
Working closely with the team to keep the day running smoothly
Requirements
Active Washington State Dental Assistant Registration (RDA)
1+ year of dental assisting experience
BLS/CPR certified within the past 2 years
Strong communication and patient-service skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team
Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and OSHA/HIPAA procedures
Ability to maintain accurate patient records and follow clinical protocols
Professional, dependable, and compassionate approach to patient care
Preferred
Dental assisting program or formal dental assisting training
Familiarity with dental practice-management software, especially Dentrix/Dexis
Experience with chairside assisting, impressions, temporary restorations, and instrument sterilization
Is organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Paid training
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Cleaning
• Dentrix
• Teamwork
• CPR Certification
• Attention to detail

About MAPLE LEAF DENTAL

Maple Leaf Dental is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate dental care tailored to individual needs. Their mission is to make a difference in patients' lives and the community by focusing on maintaining dental health for a lifetime. Dr. Jia Wang, DDS took ownership in 2022 with a dedication to professional growth and excellence.