Dental Assistant

French Consulting

Bremerton, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Film, Hospital, Infection Control, Medical Records, Military, Oral Surgery, Patient Education, Periodontics, Prescription Drugs, Product/Service Launch, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Sterilization, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, United States Navy (USN)

LOCATION

Bremerton, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

We are looking for skilled dental professionals who want to join our team at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington. Apply now! Job Opportunity : Dental Assistant Location: On-site, Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, WA Start Date : Immediate Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Support the Mission. Strengthen Every Smile. Are you a Dental Assistant who takes pride in precise chairside support and keeping a busy clinic running smoothly? Join our team at Naval Hospital Bremerton, where you'll assist dentists across restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, and periodontal care, take radiographs, and help keep patients comfortable, informed, and on schedule. What You'll Do + Assist the dentist with restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, and periodontal procedures. + Take preliminary impressions, remove sutures, and place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges. + Pour and trim models from impressions and construct custom impression trays. + Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs; maintain and perform minor repairs on imaging equipment. + Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays; keep all dental equipment clean and in working order. + Schedule patients, record medical history, chart exam and treatment information, and note prescription details. + Share post-treatment instructions and teach patients proper brushing, flossing, and dental care techniques. + Use Dentrix and MHS Genesis (the clinic's electronic dental record systems) for patient scheduling and documentation. Who You Are + A skilled Dental Assistant comfortable supporting everything from routine restorative work to complex oral surgery. + Detail-oriented and disciplined about sterilization, infection control, and equipment care. + A clear communicator who puts patients at ease and a reliable teammate who works well with dentists and hygienists. + Motivated by the chance to serve U.S. Navy service members and their families. What You'll Need Education & Experience + Completion of an accredited dental assistant program (CODA-accredited, military, or Red Cross) with at least 12 months of dental assisting experience in the last 3 years - OR - 36 months of dental assisting experience within the last 5 years. + Training that covered radiation safety, X-ray technique, film/digital processing, and film mounting. + Familiarity with electronic dental records (Dentrix and/or MHS Genesis) preferred. Certifications & Licensure + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person, not web-based). + Current dental radiography certification. + Active, unrestricted credentials in good standing. + A 10-digit National Provider Identifier (NPI). Other Requirements + U.S. citizenship (or eligibility to work on a federal military installation). + Ability to pass a background check and obtain a base access ID. + Up-to-date immunizations, TB screening, and a recent physical exam. + Comfortable wearing required PPE: scrubs, mask, gloves, and respirator. Why You'll Love It Here ?? Mission that matters - your work directly supports the dental health of U.S. Navy service members and their families. ?? Steady, weekday schedule with predictable daytime hours and federal holidays observed. ?? Collaborative team of dentists, hygienists, and support staff working side-by-side to deliver great care. ?? 4% 401(k) match to help you build long-term financial security. Ready to Join Us? Apply today and bring your precision, professionalism, and care to a team that values your expertise. -- French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Powered by JazzHR

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