$28 / hourAmergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Dental Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a Dentist to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.Responsibilities:+ + Schedules appointments; greets and reassures patientsRegisters and logs patients appropriately, initiates dental records; answers telephones; gives service and resource informationRecords information for registration, sliding fee, letters, dental reports, insurance forms, inter-clinic communication; files charts, cards, reportsTotals patient accounts, performs face-to-face fee collection and records; performs billing and insurance coding; assists with bookkeeping and tracking; assists with record auditsEnsures patient history completed at least annually; reviews and communicates issues with providerPerforms blood pressure per protocol and records in recordActs as Chairside Assistant; operates suction equipment to keep patient’s mouth free of secretions; cleans and sterilizes dental instrumentsActs as scribe for provider when neededPlaces temporary fillings after diagnosis and examination by dentistHolds in place and removes impression materials after dentist placement; may take impressions for study modelsFabricate, place, and remove temporary crowns or bridgesDoes oral examinations of patients without diagnosis; instructs patients in oral hygieneMinimum Requirements:Shift is 4x10 day shiftActive Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Washington EducationGraduation from a Dental Assistant Program or trained on-the-job with at least 1 years’ experienceBLS certificationHIV/AIDS trainingSchedules appointments; greets and reassures patientsRegisters and logs patients appropriately, initiates dental records; answers telephones; gives service and resource informationRecords information for registration, sliding fee, letters, dental reports, insurance forms, inter-clinic communication; files charts, cards, reportsTotals patient accounts, performs face-to-face fee collection and records; performs billing and insurance coding; assists with bookkeeping and tracking; assists with record auditsEnsures patient history completed at least annually; reviews and communicates issues with providerPerforms blood pressure per protocol and records in recordBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.BenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.