Dental Assistant | Registered Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant | Registered Dental Assistant

North Sound Root Canal Specialists | Bellingham, WA

*REO Consulting is the recruitment partner of the hiring organization.
 

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 | Flexible between Monday - Friday

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.