Dental Assistant - Meridian and 45th Street Clinic

*Eligible for up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!Full-time, 4-10- hour shifts! *This position will work at Neighborcare Health at our at Meridian, (.75 FTE) and at 45th Street Clinics, (.25 FTE)Purpose The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist in expanded-duty dentistry while maintaining a positive, courteous climate for patients and employees. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments, and Goals.Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package including Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral ProgramIn this position you will: Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments, materials, and appropriate anesthetic for scheduled procedures; including but not limited to, restorative work, surgical extractions, basic endodontics, scaling and root planning, pediatrics, and removable prosthodonticsPlace sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction, take digital x-rays, take and pour impressionsPerform routine equipment maintenance as assigned, schedule appointments for patients in the Practice Management system as neededRequired QualificationsGraduation Completion of accredited dental assistant programHigh School Diploma or equivalentHave a current WA State dental assistant license/registrationBLS CertificationPreferred Qualifications1 year of dental assisting experienceBilingual skillsOur MissionThe mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.About our Service CommitmentsOur service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients.We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other.You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/Serving patientsServing each otherA warm welcomeCaringRespectWorking togetherTrusting RelationshipAbout usFor 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia!Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve.We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community. CompensationThe wage range for this position is minimum $22.95/ hour up to $31.84/hour maximum.Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.Union:YesFull job description will be provided during the interview process.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)