Dental Assistant 2

Dental Assistant 2The College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Dental Assistant 2. The Dental Assistant 2 (DA2) position reports to the Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department and the Operations Manager. This individual performs specialized clerical and technical duties to coordinate and provides patient support services for the Eastern Washington University Department of Dental Hygiene Clinic. This is a 10-month position. This position is designated as fully in-person and requires onsite presence during regular business operations.The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community. EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position. The salary for this position is $43,010 (minimum) up to $49,820 (prorated for 10-months). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses.Applications are open and accepted until the posting is closed. Screening of applications will begin on August 21, 2026.Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.Equal Opportunity Statement - EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.Conditions of Employment - This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement.Required QualificationsAt least two years' experience as a dental assistant or other position involving patient contact in a dental clinic settingMust hold a current Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) and be registered through Washington State Department of Health.Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)Proficient in MS Word, intermediate to advanced word processing skills.Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following: More than two years of experience as described above Experience with third party billing of dental procedures Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminologyWork Schedule Type - RegularWork Schedule - Mondays – Fridays, 8 AM to 5 PM This position is designated as fully in-person and requires onsite presence during regular business operations.Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.Attach a detailed Cover Letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.Attach a chronological Resume including work experience, education, and applicable certifications.Complete the Online Application form and respond to the online questions.References List– name, title, place of employment, address, phone number, email address, and relation to the applicant of at least 3 professional references. (Other Document #1).Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?