Dental Assistant - Surgery

An Incredible opportunity for a dental assistant to thrive in their career at one of the premier surgery centers of Thurston County. Our surgeons are not only experts in their field, but they have built a cohesive team known for providing excellent results with the best of patient experiences. At Light Dental Studios we believe in creating relationships above all else. We are proud of our dental assistants, along with the entire dental teams ability to provide an exceptional patient experience that has built a caring and loving brand. Our company started as a solo dental practice over 28 years ago and half of our original staff still work for our company that has grown to over 300 employees. We offer robust benefits including but not limited to 401k, dental, vision, and 6 paid holidays for full time. This is an in person job only in our newly renovated 15 operatory state of the art surgical office. 3D, digital, lasers, and more!

Our company offers upward mobility options for those who show an aptitude and desire as we are a company that ONLY promotes from within. We particularly look to our dental assistants as this is a position in which you can gain many skills.

Prior dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required as we are willing to train on the job at a training wage for the right person. This job is an in-person job only with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Equipment maintenance

Skills

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred (but not required)

We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person