Dental Assistant

Are you passionate about providing compassionate dental patient care Do you have experience working with kids Are you looking to combine these into your next role

Well youre in the right place! A Kids Place Dentistry for Children is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in Renton WA!

Key Details:

• Pay:$27 28/hour Depending on experience
• Benefits:Employer subsidized medical dental and vision insurance; PTO; and (after 1 year of employment) 401k with matching and holiday pay
• Location:451 Duvall Ave NE UNIT 140 Renton WA 98059
• Schedule: This is aFULL TIME Monday-Fridayrole with shifts starting between 6:30am 8:30am and ending between 2pm 5pm depending on the day

Who We Are:

At A Kids Place Dentistry for Children were on a mission to change the myth of scary dentistry one smile at a time! Serving families in Renton we provide specialized pediatric dental care in a fun welcoming environment designed to make every visit stress-free and enjoyable.

Our team combines advanced technology like laser frenectomies and digital X-rays with kid-friendly amenities such as video games and movies in treatment rooms. But what truly sets us apart is our parent-directed approach where we partner with families to create personalized care plans that respect their values and ensure every childs comfort.

We take pride in enriching each childs dental experience with compassion integrity and kindness. Joining our team means becoming part of a practice that values collaboration professional growth and making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. If youre passionate about creating healthy smiles and positive experiences youll feel right at home here.

To learn more check out our website: You Are:

Youre more than a Dental Assistant; youre a trusted partner in creating positive experiences for kids and their families. You bring warmth patience and a genuine love for working with children. You know how to make anxious patients feel at ease and parents feel supported. You thrive in a team environment communicate clearly and stay calm under pressure. Organization and attention to detail are second nature to you and youre always ready to learn and grow. Most importantly you approach every day with compassion integrity and a smile because you understand that the little things make a big difference in a childs dental experience.

Other qualifications include:

• 1 years experience in a Dental Assisting role OR successful completion of a dental assisting program with externship
• Experience working with children preferred
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with patients parents and clinic staff
• Healthcare BLS and WISHA trainings preferred
• Current Washington State Dental Assisting Registration
• Ability to pass a pre-employment professional references check

What Youll Do: As a Pediatric Dental Assistant you will work chairside with the doctor to promote good dental and general health through education and patient interaction.

A typical day will consist of:

• Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming soothing seating and draping patient.
• Answer questions and provide parents or guardians with information about patients oral health treatment and hygiene
• Communicate and work alongside dental staff to provide the patient with high level of care
• Completing and reviewing patients chart notes
• Examine patients mouth for oral health OHI and provide any combination of the following treatments as instructed and approved by the dentist:
• Perform visual exams
• Perform Prophies
• Perform 4-6 handed dentistry
• Assist all dental preventative and restorative procedures
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos
• Apply sealants
• Arrest dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
• Mix filling compounds
• Take impressions of teeth

A Kids Place Dentistry for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.