Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Trainee / Entry-Level (Four-Day Workweek!)

Our family-friendly dental practice is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic team member to join our practice. We rank patient comfort and high-quality care as our top priorities. If you are eager to launch a career in healthcare, we will provide the training, mentorship, and support you need to succeed!

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: 4-day workweek.
• Competitive Compensation: Pay based on baseline skills, plus full paid training.
• Career Growth: Hands-on instruction in clinical assisting, patient care, and state registration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Communication & Administration

• Warmly welcome patients and guide them through pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Document patient questions and update health histories in Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR).
• Coordinate prescription refill requests under provider direction.

Clinical & Chairside Assisting (Trained On-the-Job)

• Obtain and record vital signs and update health histories.
• Place, expose, and process intraoral, panoramic, and digital radiographs.
• Perform diagnostic tooth vitality testing and take digital impressions or scans for diagnostic models.
• Assist the dentist during operative procedures, maintaining a clean and sterile clinical environment.
• Fabricate and deliver temporary crowns, custom bleaching trays, and fluoride trays.
• Provide clear Oral Health Instructions (OHI) and patient education.
• Assist in placing/removing matrix bands, periodontal dressings, and suture removal under direct dentist supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• Licensure: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license with Washington State (we will assist eligible candidates with registration steps).
• Attributes: Strong communication skills, empathy, detail-oriented mindset, and a desire to learn!

Please see the full job description attached.