Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant South Puyallup, WA | $22-24/hour | Full-Time | Health Benefits Join a team that makes patients feel right at home! Graham Family Dental Care in South Puyallup is looking for a skilled, friendly Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We provide modern, conservative care, and we believe every patient deserves to feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in their smile. We also value the lasting relationships we build with our patients and with each other. If you take pride in your work, love helping patients feel at ease, and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you! Compensation: $22–$24/hour Schedule (5 days/week) Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM Alternating between Fridays and Saturdays: 8 AM – 2 PM What You’ll Do Prepare operatories and sterilize instruments Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry Take x-rays and intraoral photos Enter treatment plans accurately based on the doctor’s diagnosis Educate patients and give post-operative instructions Complete dental charting and coding Handle lab duties, including pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns Help with administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and making patient follow-up calls Stock supplies and maintain equipment Accurately document and protect patient health information What You’ll Bring CPR/BLS certification (required) DANB certification (required for Washington State) Radiology certification (required) Completion of an accredited dental assisting program (preferred) Solid knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments Experience with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix Benefits Medical with a company-paid contribution, plus dental and vision Company-paid basic life insurance Ancillary benefits: supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, and accident coverage 401(k) with up to a 4% match Competitive PTO and paid holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevate Dental Partners, LLC