Registered Dental Assistant - Surgical Assistant - Steven Aeschliman, DDS

About the job

Perio Central in Spokane, a practice supported by Mosaic Dental Collective, is hiring a full-time registered dental assistant to work as a surgical assistant. The assistant helps the dentist with periodontal and endodontic procedures, from room and instrument setup to x-rays and patient education after surgery.

Mosaic Dental Collective supports independent dental practices and gives their teams access to training and growth across its network.

What you'll do

• Assist the dentist with a wide range of periodontal and endodontic procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Take digital x-rays and keep patient records accurate
• Teach patients about post-op care and keeping their mouths healthy
• Perform blood draws
• Help the day run smoothly and comfort nervous patients

What you need

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, plus the training courses the state requires for certification
• The certifications, licenses or registrations the state requires
• Two or more years as a surgical RDA, with experience in extractions, implants, grafting, periodontal procedures, surgical instrumentation, sterile technique and sedation (GA, IV and oral)
• Strong organization, attention to detail and clear spoken and written communication
• Ability to stay calm and professional in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful setting

Preferred

• Endodontic experience
• Experience with PRP/PRF and blood draws
• DAANCE, PALS or ACLS certification

Schedule

• Full-time, Tue to Fri, with occasional Mondays

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage and a 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Ongoing training and development through the Mosaic network