Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant – Part-Time

Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays
Employment Type: Part-Time with Potential to Grow into Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Location: Bellevue, WA

About Our Practice

We are a new dental office looking for a motivated, dependable, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new practice from the beginning and help build a positive, collaborative, and welcoming work environment. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a team-oriented mindset, reliability, and flexibility who takes pride in their work and is excited to grow with our office.

Our ideal candidate is professional, organized, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent patient care while supporting the success of the entire team.

Position Overview

This position will begin part-time, working Mondays and Wednesdays , with the potential to transition to full-time as our practice grows.

We are looking for someone dependable, adaptable, and willing to pitch in wherever needed to help our new office succeed. The ideal candidate values teamwork, communicates effectively, takes initiative, and contributes to a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures and provide chair-side support.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Take dental X-rays as permitted by applicable credentials and state regulations.
• Perform coronal polishing during prophylaxis appointments, as permitted by applicable state regulations and credentials.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection control and OSHA standards.
• Ensure treatment rooms are clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation using Eaglesoft dental software.
• Use Eaglesoft to access patient charts, update records, and support daily clinical operations.
• Communicate effectively with the dentist and team members to maintain an efficient daily schedule.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to assist with the needs of a growing practice.

Qualifications

• At least one year of dental assisting experience required.
• Experience using Eaglesoft dental practice management software required.
• Current dental assisting and radiography credentials as required by state regulations.
• Strong work ethic and pride in providing quality work.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to support coworkers.
• Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to scheduled workdays and responsibilities.
• Flexible and adaptable as the needs of a new dental office evolve.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to take initiative, stay organized, and work efficiently in a team environment.

What We Offer

• Consistent part-time schedule on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Opportunity to help build a new dental practice from the ground up.
• Potential to transition to full-time as the practice grows.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the office culture.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

Join Our Growing Team!

If you are a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Dental Assistant with at least one year of experience and proficiency in Eaglesoft, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who values flexibility, takes pride in providing excellent patient care, and wants to become a valued member of our team as our practice grows.

Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.