Dental Assistant (40762)

Job DetailsJob Location: Eastside Tanbara Clinic - Tacoma, WA 98404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Accredited, state approved programSalary Range: $23.67 - $33.81 HourlyJob Shift: Four days a week - 10 hour shiftsCommunity Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community.   We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all.   We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more!   We are looking for Dental Assistant to join our clinics! Our Dental Assistants register and logs patients appropriately, initiates dental records, resource information. They are responsible for performing procedures various procedures including but not limited to cleaning, sterilizing, placing temporary fillings, and temporary crowns. Our Dental Assistants act as a Chairside Assistant, they operate suction equipment to keep patient’s mouths free and clear, plus cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments. They also operate x-ray machines; takes bitewing and periodical x-rays. Plus, other duties as assigned. Our dental clinics provide preventive and restorative services for all ages, children, and adults. We focus on early screening for all children and sealants for school-age children.   We have a $1,500 Sign on Bonus available for this position. QualificationsWashington State Dental Assistant License plus Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program or trained on-the-job with at least 1 year experience.   We encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.